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
Many pop stars mellow into stately eminence in middle age, as Madonna (temporarily) did in her late 30s with 1998’s Ray of Light.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
The Aztecs wouldn’t fall as far behind as the Broncos did in January, but Boise State still held a 34-27 lead at the break.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Although these regions tend to contribute the most votes in Democratic primaries and often play a pivotal role in determining the winner, Crockett carried the areas by more modest margins than Talarico did in the state’s southern, central and western regions.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
The intention was to determine how well tardigrades did in the regolith, with an eye on one day converting Martian regolith — which is dead, inorganic dirt — into organic soil in which plants can grow.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
At least in January, Xiaomi’s YU7 electric SUV sold more than twice as many cars as Tesla’s Model Y did in China.
—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
Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
The Aztecs wouldn’t fall as far behind as the Broncos did in January, but Boise State still held a 34-27 lead at the break.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Although these regions tend to contribute the most votes in Democratic primaries and often play a pivotal role in determining the winner, Crockett carried the areas by more modest margins than Talarico did in the state’s southern, central and western regions.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
The intention was to determine how well tardigrades did in the regolith, with an eye on one day converting Martian regolith — which is dead, inorganic dirt — into organic soil in which plants can grow.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
At least in January, Xiaomi’s YU7 electric SUV sold more than twice as many cars as Tesla’s Model Y did in China.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for did in
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Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Athens then destroyed Melos and launched the Sicily Expedition with overwhelming force and no coherent theory of governance for what came next.—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
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Four civilians died in the UAE, while two members of its armed forces were killed when a malfunctioning helicopter crashed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Pentagon identified the seventh soldier killed in the Iran war as Army Sgt.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Franco is the sister of Marielle Franco, a Rio councilwoman, feminist and human rights activist who was assassinated in 2018.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Several days after this event, right-wing podcaster Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University.—
Karen J. Leader,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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At a recent show the ringleader wore a red dirndl with gray knee socks and black ankle boots.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Like his younger brother, Nick wore 17 in Chicago but agreed to transpose the digits in Minnesota and take 71.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
9 Mar. 2026
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Some people like to vote on election day, said Dianne Clinkscale from Dallas, arguing that the county’s voters got cheated out their right on to vote.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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Visitors to the sites at Independence Park were cheated when they were cut off from facts that enable us to imagine ourselves in the lives of those who lived and worked there.—
Carol Quillen,
Time,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Why the mistake should have ruined your day, Miss Manners cannot guess.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Greg Gutfeld is better than all of them combined, including the Moron on NBC who ruined the once great Tonight Show.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Davis believes her ex-husband was murdered, although a coroner ruled his death an overdose, the attorney said.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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Murder is only a federal crime under certain circumstances, including when a person is murdered to prevent them or someone else from sharing information with federal authorities.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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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 14 Mar. 2026.
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