deeds 1 of 2

noun

plural of deed
1
as in feats
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 things
something done by someone deeds always carry greater weight than words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of deed
as in transfers
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 deeds
Noun
For Johnson, who often shares stories of his faith and others’ good deeds on Inside the NBA, the effort is perfectly on brand. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026 But, in the course of her residence there, Lowen begins to suspect Verity of heinous deeds—and of an elaborate scam of which Jeremy is a victim. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026 Real people such as East German Ambassador Kurt Krüger and VERIFIED GDR deeds in Afghanistan are cited in the source notes. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026 Law enforcement pulled land deeds from all former residents and learned that a man named Betkouski, who went missing in 1982, had once owned a home there, according to Cooper. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2026 The complaint shows that Christopher Wright, the county’s recorder of deeds, forwarded the agreement to Fricker. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026 Wearing your heart on your sleeve has its side effects, especially if others take your good deeds for granted. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026 When that falls short, Liliom’s life quickly devolves, leaving audiences to wonder if bad deeds are a question of character or circumstance. — Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 Unselfed love reverses the world’s sway that would turn us away from the always-available guiding, loving, and healing messages of the eternal Christ that lead us to do good deeds to benefit humanity, individually or collectively. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
But the grant deeds for each property reflected the prior values for the sites. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deeds
  1. feats
  2. things
  3. transfers
  4. achievements
  5. actions
  6. assigns
  7. conveys
  8. cedes
Noun
  • Propped up by feats of engineering, Arizona’s economy steadily plugged along until the first World War, when the industrial demands of militarization transformed the desert state into an economic powerhouse.
    — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026
  • DeFoor had a reputation as not only a reformer, but someone who accomplished steep professional feats at a young age.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of feats
Noun
  • In This Article There are occasions that call for heirloom china and sparkling crystal, but a truly gracious host knows that the most enjoyable gatherings aren’t necessarily the ones with the finest things, but rather, a relaxed environment.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Consider pairing your pants with a print bomber jacket that keeps things low-key and perfect for daytime.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of things
Verb
  • The $449 Ace Ultra is the company's do-over, with sonic upgrades and a new feature called Headphone Linking, which transfers audio between the headphones and compatible Sonos speakers over Wi-Fi.
    — Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Wu said sometimes when a restaurant transfers owners or wants to add takeout, that could trigger additional zoning reviews.
    — Payton May, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of transfers
Noun
  • Doncic has been on a scoring tear for the Lakers, his play at such a high level that even coach JJ Redick has marveled at the guard’s achievements.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In her role as secretary of state, Benson says her achievements include upgrades to online services, cutting the average wait time for in-person visits and creating self-service stations at branch offices and grocery stores.
    — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of achievements
Noun
  • United Nations commissions have formally concluded that Russian military actions amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity — murder, forced displacement and systematic persecution.
    — Tom Jurkowsky, Baltimore Sun, 2 Nov. 2026
  • None of this absolves Karen of responsibility for her actions, and sober counselors will readily tell you that the process of recovery can and often does fundamentally alter a relationship’s dynamics.
    — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of actions
Verb
  • The Cat starts out as an office drone, who works for a massive company that assigns him clients; his job is to perk up their spirits.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Tutor Doctor Santa Monica Tutor Doctor assigns one tutor to your child, comes to your home, and keeps the same tutor through the full program.
    — Karen Koehler, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of assigns
Verb
  • Instead, Ortega’s Klara conveys the broad, plucky winsomeness of a YA heroine.
    — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The novel conveys the moral decency of one man determined to do right.
    — Monitor reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of conveys
Verb
  • Staying home only cedes more influence to the political insiders and operatives ginning up all of this toxicity in the first place.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • History suggests that Democrats will gain seats, as the party in power usually cedes representation in the midterms.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of cedes

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“Deeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deeds. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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