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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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as in things
something done by someone
deeds always carry greater weight than words
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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
Daniel Jonah Wolpert, NPR, 29 May 2026
Despite the terms of the prenup, Burden decided to place Davis’s name alongside hers on both deeds.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
Similarly, Sage’s (Susan Heyward) reverse heel turn and Ashley’s (Colby Minifie) life-saving assistance in the West Wing are apparently good enough deeds to spare these savory villains a more commensurate sentence.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
On day five of the fundraising expedition, you’re rewarded for your hiking and good deeds with a day off your feet—a rafting journey down the Flathead River to Glacier National Park’s west entrance.
—Matt Bell, AFAR Media, 19 May 2026
No title cards summing up Moulin’s noble deeds greet us at the end; there is no misty coda.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Try doing small helpful deeds in your day-to-day as well.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 15 May 2026
The purchases were accomplished through 45 property acquisitions, as shown by grant deeds on file with the Santa Clara County Recorder’s Office.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
In Tennessee, the American Land Title Association reports, a bill has been introduced that would require property deeds to be prepared by a licensed attorney, a licensed title insurance agent, the property owner or someone legally authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Noun
But Pressure is less a war story, rapt with the hysteria of battlefield deeds, than an intense exposition on the human capacity to tolerate uncertainty at a time when decisiveness is an imperative for action.
—Daniel Jonah Wolpert, NPR, 29 May 2026
Despite the terms of the prenup, Burden decided to place Davis’s name alongside hers on both deeds.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
Similarly, Sage’s (Susan Heyward) reverse heel turn and Ashley’s (Colby Minifie) life-saving assistance in the West Wing are apparently good enough deeds to spare these savory villains a more commensurate sentence.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
On day five of the fundraising expedition, you’re rewarded for your hiking and good deeds with a day off your feet—a rafting journey down the Flathead River to Glacier National Park’s west entrance.
—Matt Bell, AFAR Media, 19 May 2026
No title cards summing up Moulin’s noble deeds greet us at the end; there is no misty coda.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Try doing small helpful deeds in your day-to-day as well.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 15 May 2026
The purchases were accomplished through 45 property acquisitions, as shown by grant deeds on file with the Santa Clara County Recorder’s Office.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
In Tennessee, the American Land Title Association reports, a bill has been introduced that would require property deeds to be prepared by a licensed attorney, a licensed title insurance agent, the property owner or someone legally authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deeds
Noun
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One of the biggest feats, which Condal thinks is more intense than nearly anything ever attempted in the Game of Thrones universe, is the naval portion of the battle.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
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The technical and business acumen of Henry Ford, the music of Richard Wagner, and the heroic feats of physical endurance by the likes of Charles Lindbergh all thrived alongside their anti-Jewish activism.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
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As chair of the Assembly’s Communications and Conveyance Committee, Boerner said the caseload the CPUC’s five commissioners have to handle is too burdensome and expanding the roster to nine will improve things.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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But there’s no legal mechanism to stop a migrant from being deported to a third country, which then transfers them home.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
26 May 2026
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In the United States, there is no federal law that automatically transfers employment.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Albert Velasquez, government affairs manager for Cox Communications, which partners regionally with C-SPAN, underscored the students’ achievements at a May 19 recognition ceremony in the Correia Middle School library.—
Tyler Faurot,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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There’s the competitor, who often screams at the top of her lungs to celebrate the team’s achievements, and holds herself to a high standard.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2026
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Despite those actions, the Center for Effective Lawmaking, a joint project from Vanderbilt University and the University of Virginia that analyzes items moving through Congress, ranked DeGette as below average in effectiveness in eight of 14 terms analyzed.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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As the video drew more attention, protesters gathered at the Shelby Police Department Friday to denounce the officer’s actions and call on the department to take action before he was fired, CNN affiliate WBTV reported.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Then the team assigns a wage value to each discrete task by cross-referencing ADP’s payroll data.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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The Trust for Public Land assigns each city a park score ranging from zero to 100 points, based on five factors, including park access, park acreage, and amenities.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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Illustration conveys a careful close reading, an examination of how the elements of a work of fiction fit together to create meaning.—
Jessica George,
JSTOR Daily,
27 May 2026
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The Plumb Club’s messaging also conveys to retailers how more of their customers are making purchasing decisions based on the values represented by organizations like the RJC.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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That’s what happens when the hegemon cedes hegemony.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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In this instance, the goalie cedes a lot of ice behind him to cover off a pass.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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“Deeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deeds. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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