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
Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2026
How does someone as non-linear in thought and deed create music so richly within the format of popular song and its structure?
—A.d. Amorosi, SPIN, 4 May 2026
Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
Some of the public monies may be oriented toward middle-income housing, which could deed-restrict some of the units at a particular income level.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Under the law, housing developments with at least 10% of units deed-restricted for low-income households, or those making 80% or less of the area median income, are entitled to build 20% more units than what’s normally allowed by local zoning laws.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2026
How does someone as non-linear in thought and deed create music so richly within the format of popular song and its structure?
—A.d. Amorosi, SPIN, 4 May 2026
Verb
One is to sell the house; the other, to deed the place back to your lender.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
Some of the public monies may be oriented toward middle-income housing, which could deed-restrict some of the units at a particular income level.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deed
Noun
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Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
12 May 2026
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By hitting the trifecta that is LEED Gold, Passive House, and mass timber, the new Marpole Community Centre is truly a marvelous technical feat that shows how public buildings meant for daily use can achieve high-performance environmental standards.—
Stefan Ionescu
May 12,
New Atlas,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The Green Party has now gotten into trouble because a bunch of their candidates have posted antisemitic things online.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Ian Happ started things with a two-run home run in the first, extending his on-base streak to 27 games.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
Verb
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They are expected to face an extradition hearing on Monday before being transferred back to North Carolina to face charges.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Chundi expressed concern about money being transferred from Resilience to the Westlaw account, after hearing some of the testimony.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Adrienna Wong, a senior attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union, said Wednesday’s vote showed city leaders taking action on an issue that was personal to them.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Carter’s attorney, Kim Stephens, said in a statement that her client’s actions did not cause the January 2023 crash.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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For example, Congress has routinely failed to pass an annual budget on time and instead relies on continuing resolutions, has ceded its war powers responsibilities and has conducted insufficient oversight of the executive branch.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Leavitt quickly ceded the mic to Colin Jost‘s Pete Hegseth.—
William Earl,
Variety,
3 May 2026
Noun
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The series is not just a chronicle of the planet’s wonders but a specific act of historical homage.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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As the landscape continues to favor those who prioritize sustainable profitability alongside expansion, the retailers and brands who can master this balancing act will not only survive current market volatility but will emerge as the most attractive targets for future investment and acquisition.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The tests involved the new, larger rotor blades that will convey the next-gen helicopters through the rarefied Martian atmosphere, just 1 percent the density of air at sea level on Earth.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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Her outside-looking in remembrances (Romvari shoots scenes sometimes from the perspective of looking through a window) elliptically convey much – parental anguish about what would be the best call to action for the entire family, not the upheaval felt within the family.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Ohm’s fix is partially his own doing.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Aquarium staff were confident the escape was entirely Inky’s own doing, pointing to the tight security at the facility and their understanding of how octopuses behave.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Deed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deed. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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