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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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
In recent years, no player has put two-time Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain to the sword as ruthlessly and brilliantly as Palmer did in last summer’s 3-0 win in the Club World Cup final.
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Liam Twomey, New York Times, 3 June 2026
There is a reason no states have adopted a practice act like AB 1796 envisions since Nevada and Louisiana did in the 1990s.
—Doug McCauley, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Colorado shot the puck more than Vegas did in this series.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Acqua di Parma’s activation in Paraggi aims to follow into the footsteps of the successful seasonal retail test that the brand first did in Saint-Tropez in 2024 and is confirming this year for its third iteration.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
No Orlando area team has won a semifinal since Harmony did in 2017.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Few have gotten more out of three ragged chords than Diamond did in his first Top 10 single.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
But the majority in 2019 said federal courts aren’t competent to decide when gerrymandering goes too far, even when the culprits arrogantly boast about it, as some did in Tallahassee.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Sometimes their existence is denied altogether, as former Minister of Labor and Social Security Marta Elena Feitó did in 2025.
—Sarah Moreno
updated April 29, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Liam Twomey, New York Times, 3 June 2026
There is a reason no states have adopted a practice act like AB 1796 envisions since Nevada and Louisiana did in the 1990s.
—Doug McCauley, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Colorado shot the puck more than Vegas did in this series.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Acqua di Parma’s activation in Paraggi aims to follow into the footsteps of the successful seasonal retail test that the brand first did in Saint-Tropez in 2024 and is confirming this year for its third iteration.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
No Orlando area team has won a semifinal since Harmony did in 2017.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Few have gotten more out of three ragged chords than Diamond did in his first Top 10 single.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
But the majority in 2019 said federal courts aren’t competent to decide when gerrymandering goes too far, even when the culprits arrogantly boast about it, as some did in Tallahassee.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Sometimes their existence is denied altogether, as former Minister of Labor and Social Security Marta Elena Feitó did in 2025.
—Sarah Moreno
updated April 29, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for did in
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Russian air defenses intercepted and destroyed more than 350 Ukrainian drones over territories both close to the border but also as further afield as Moscow, St Petersburg, and Novgorod in the country’s west, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Twelve people were killed, including two young boys, in the southeastern city of Dnipro, where a four-story apartment building was partially destroyed, local officials said.—
Valentyn Ogirenko,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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At least 13 people were killed in the overnight assault that Ukraine’s military said involved more than 600 drones and dozens of missiles, including advanced hypersonics.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Israel says 23 of its soldiers and four civilians have been killed over the same period.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Jordan was later elected to the Missouri House of Representatives before being assassinated and killed outside the Green Duck in 1970.—
J.M. Banks
June 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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Sara Duterte, who has announced her plans to seek the presidency in 2028, was impeached on criminal allegations, which include unexplained wealth and threatening to have the president, his wife and a former House speaker assassinated if she herself were killed due to their political disputes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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As Rosalind disguised as a boy, Adele wore a bolo tie and a low-slung gun belt with a six-shooter.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Fanny wore a belt strapped across her narrow hips, her eyes clear and bright, jewels on her nails, a cigarette often tucked into her belt.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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However, instead of wrapping up storylines neatly, the series' final episode created more questions, and left many feeling cheated of a firm resolution.—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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There’s a rule and Saints cheated in the play-offs, a separate competition.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Items that fall in the toilet are soggy, in need of sanitizing, and possibly ruined.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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Our house, ruined by the 1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake, was rebuilt from the foundation up.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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As the media narrative went, a 27-year-old gay serial killer named Andrew Cunanan had murdered five wealthy gay paramours, the last of whom was the fashion designer Gianni Versace.—
Adam Turner,
Vanity Fair,
1 June 2026
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In his original tweet on May 31, 2020, Napear responded to a question from former Kings center DeMarcus Cousins, who asked Napear for his thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement after George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
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But muddy conditions led to slop and chaos, and tired out the front-runners after a very fast opening pace, clearing the way for the closer to do his thing.—
Peter Keating,
New York Times,
1 May 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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