1
as in feat
an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness
traditionally heroes have been celebrated for their great deeds in song and story
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2
as in thing
something done by someone
deeds always carry greater weight than words
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as in to transfer
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
the philanthropist unexpectedly deeded his entire fortune to the animal shelter
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Recent Examples of deed
Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
But until the deed is done, Humphrey's controls, and prevents the majority from giving the President the unlimited removal power Congress denied him.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2025
The fact that Russia has not eased up its attacks means that Putin is waiting to see what deeds — beyond resuming the paused arms supplies — will follow the words.
—The Editors, National Review, 11 July 2025
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Noun
The buyer was not revealed by Concierge Auctions but public deeds will be available once the sale is finalized.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
But until the deed is done, Humphrey's controls, and prevents the majority from giving the President the unlimited removal power Congress denied him.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
The developer plans to convert the 21-story office building into a residential complex with 247 units deed restricted for families earning 30% to 80% of the area median income, or what’s considered affordable housing, at a cost just shy of $1.1 million per unit.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2025
The fact that Russia has not eased up its attacks means that Putin is waiting to see what deeds — beyond resuming the paused arms supplies — will follow the words.
—The Editors, National Review, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deed
Noun
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Johnson’s performance is humble rather than showy, an impressive feat of control and restraint.—
Richard Lawson,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Jefferson-Wooden’s name is instantly placed in the same stratosphere as some of the greats – the only other woman in history to achieve the feat in the World Championships is legendary Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.—
Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What’s the most rewarding thing for you about being a journalist?—
Nicole Young,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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If things are open deep, Sayin can take shots.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The station chief was transferred to another country and has since retired, former officials said.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Washington began transferring the Cuban refugees detained in Guantánamo into the United States at the rate of approximately 500 people per day, in order of medical priority and, subsequently, according to a lottery system.—
Miriam Pensack,
The Dial,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ineffective policies for the EV market could mirror the loss of the solar energy industry, says Wendy Cutler, senior vice president at the Asia Society Policy Institute, where too-late action left America outpaced and China controlling more than 80 percent of the world’s solar panels.—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Have you ever been publicly disciplined for unethical or unlawful actions in your career?—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The company also missed the AI boom, having stopped making the chips that hyperscalers and AI giants like Nvidia badly need seven years ago, and ceding that market to Taiwan’s TSMC and Korea’s Samsung.—
Lila MacLellan,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Continues to cede the production — most importantly, touchdowns — to Mims.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The act requires virtual currency kiosk operators to register with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, provide reports detailing all kiosk locations, and provide full refunds to new customers who are victims of scams at kiosks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Victims should document evidence, prioritize safety and report incidents promptly, even if unsure whether the act constitutes a crime, officials said.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Morris asked that his attorneys convey his sincere apologies to Clemishire and his thanks to those who have supported and forgiven him.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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Lines are curved and warm wood surfaces convey intimacy.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some of that is their doing, but the bigger pieces of the blame pie belong to everyone else.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The scrapbook wasn't her mother's doing, but rather the work of her older sister.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Deed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deed. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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