1
as in destroyed
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
a business venture that was done in by poor planning
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2
as in killed
to deprive of life
the early frost did in all of our tender plants
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3
as in assassinated
to put to death deliberately
somebody did the old man in late last night
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4
as in wore
to use up all the physical energy of
the long day of hard work really did me in
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as in cheated
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
too savvy an investor to be done in by preposterous claims of astronomical returns
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Recent Examples of did in
At least in January, Xiaomi’s YU7 electric SUV sold more than twice as many cars as Tesla’s Model Y did in China.
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Texas did in true Longhorns style.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Which is exactly what Stafford did in a 34-31 win.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Herbert couldn’t find the often-elite gear that did in the regular season, enduring another of the worst games of his career at one of the worst times.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
The choices ahead may define the character of American foreign policy for generations to come, just as Washington’s fateful decision did in the republic’s earliest days.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
One of the first things Zohran Mamdani did in his inaugural week as mayor was pave over the Big Bump at the foot of the Williamsburg Bridge.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 8 Jan. 2026
On January 2, Lewis made a post sharing news that CurlMix did in fact hit the 20,000 order mark, keeping the brand on its feet.
—Essence, 7 Jan. 2026
The Statesman independently verified that the document did in fact contain Hazel’s Social Security number by reviewing Hazel’s Social Security card.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Texas did in true Longhorns style.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Which is exactly what Stafford did in a 34-31 win.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Herbert couldn’t find the often-elite gear that did in the regular season, enduring another of the worst games of his career at one of the worst times.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
The choices ahead may define the character of American foreign policy for generations to come, just as Washington’s fateful decision did in the republic’s earliest days.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
One of the first things Zohran Mamdani did in his inaugural week as mayor was pave over the Big Bump at the foot of the Williamsburg Bridge.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 8 Jan. 2026
On January 2, Lewis made a post sharing news that CurlMix did in fact hit the 20,000 order mark, keeping the brand on its feet.
—Essence, 7 Jan. 2026
The Statesman independently verified that the document did in fact contain Hazel’s Social Security number by reviewing Hazel’s Social Security card.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for did in
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Hefner said the photos should be destroyed.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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And in the late 1980s, after Little Saigon found official recognition, freeway and street signs directing people to the community were frequently defaced and destroyed in disapproval, Hua said.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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But seething popular anger has not abated in the weeks following a government crackdown that killed thousands of protesters, according to accounts from inside the country.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Silas, 29, and Tishauna Ballard, 24, were killed; two others were injured.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This week in literary history, Malcolm X is assassinated in New York City.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Feb. 2026
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Just days after lawmakers finished business, House DFL leader and former speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were assassinated at their Brooklyn Park home.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Many of the pieces Zellweger wore in the film were thrifted from charity and consignment stores, such as Mary’s Living and Giving in Hampstead, the north London neighborhood where her character lives.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Valentino spokesmodel wore her brunette tresses with her signature full fringe, while her makeup consisted of coral blush and a terracotta lip liner.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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To sum up the series finale’s key moments, in the college timeline, Bree (Cat Missal), in a rage of anger after finding out that Lucy (Grace Van Patten) was the person Evan (Branden Cook) had cheated with, releases the tape of Lucy admitting to lying about being raped.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ustyugov was also a part of the Russian relay team that won the gold medal in the Sochi Olympics in 2014 and was found to have cheated ahead of that season as well.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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These liberals have ruined this state.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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Simple fasting from food can be ruined — rendered not pleasing to Allah — if spoiled by telling lies, slander, denouncing someone behind his back, swearing a false oath, greed or covetousness.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And Hila Abir, the sister of Lotan Abir, also murdered at the Nova festival, spoke at the Knesset hearing.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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Families were ripped apart, with most, including mothers with children and the elderly, sent straight to death in gas chambers that at their peak murdered 6,000 people a day.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Oct. 2025
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Many blue-city residents who have noticed a decrease in crime surely appreciate the safer streets, an environment that tired old No Kings boomers will never have to navigate.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Did in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/did%20in. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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