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
Lindita Cela, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Denver’s office sector has seen numerous foreclosures and deeds-in-lieu in recent years for buildings such as downtown’s Denver Energy Center and Market Center.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 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
Almost three decades after winning the land back, Subashi and 34 fellow villagers have yet to receive their property deeds.
—Lindita Cela, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Denver’s office sector has seen numerous foreclosures and deeds-in-lieu in recent years for buildings such as downtown’s Denver Energy Center and Market Center.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 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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Most analysts who spoke with said that the Senate will be a tougher feat for Democrats than the House, although there is still a lot up in the air, given ongoing and potentially upcoming redistricting plans and rules.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Larson, 33, completed the feat earning the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series title during the final laps of Sunday’s race at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Over the course of the three-day summit, attendees and Goldman leaders talked all things AI—from the most lucrative investments, to the tech’s impact on the environment, and its potential to innovate industries.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The game was soon over and, for all the other tremendous things Woodson did in helping Michigan to a share of the national title, that moment loomed large in his Heisman victory over Tennessee’s Peyton Manning.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Gonzalo claims the migrants were beaten upon landing in El Salvador and that the mistreatment continued when they were transferred to Cecot.—
Rocio Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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Those skills seemed to have been transferred to Liverpool last season as the squad was handled with care and consideration.—
The Athletic's Liverpool staff,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Belém, Brazil Reuters — Dozens of Indigenous protesters forced their way into the COP30 climate summit venue on Tuesday and clashed with security guards at the entrance to demand climate action and forest protection.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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Davidson led for nearly 39 minutes of action, answering each Charlotte comeback attempt run with a flurry of its own, quieting a Halton Arena crowd of 3,712.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Notably, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has decided to cede play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Tommy Rees for the upcoming game.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The whispers of China’s rise have been ongoing since the Obama administration, but the power that was unintentionally ceded due to the actions taken by the first and second Trump administrations cannot be overlooked.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But inside the party’s campaign circles, few doubt that Newsom’s next act is already well underway.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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There are also numerous acts looking to win a Grammy for the first time or the first time in a long time.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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We were stunned by the strong cinematic language and the subtle atmosphere that this film conveys.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Whether through rain, irrigation, or merely watering the lawn, residues are conveyed to the soil, which will eventually reach groundwater.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Jesus walked earth as God’s doings and words, as a manifestation of it, but Jesus was not God.—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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That’s what all that computing equipment is in the shed doing.—
Caroline Mimbs Nyce,
New Yorker,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Deed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deed. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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