Synonyms of do
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as in to suffice 
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as in to serve
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as in to accomplish
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as in to decorate
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as in to cope
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as in to cause
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as in to imitate
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as in to proceed
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as in to perform
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as in to cheat
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as in to hide
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as in to happen
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as in event
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as in order
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as in cut
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as in need
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as in hurry
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as in to accomplish
to carry through (as a process) to completion
do as much as you can and leave the rest
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as in to decorate
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
did the living room in French provincial style
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as in to cope
to meet one's day-to-day needs
I'm doing just fine
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as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this neighborhood cleanup effort might just do some good
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as in to imitate
to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of
the laughing partygoers begged their host to do Marlon Brando again
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as in to proceed
to move forward along a course
how are you doing with the house restoration?
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as in to perform
to present a portrayal or performance of
she's done Eliza Doolittle on the stage so many times that she can probably play the flower girl in her sleep
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as in to cheat
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
did them out of their savings with surprising ease
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as in to hide
to strike repeatedly
no one is sure who did them in that alley
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as in to happen
to take place
nothing's ever doing in this boring little town
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as in event
a social gathering
it's supposed to be some sort of fancy do
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as in order
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
issued a long list of dos and don'ts before we even started the project
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as in cut
a style or arrangement of hair
you can tell that the picture was taken in the 1980s from my permed do
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as in need
archaic
something one must do because of prior agreement
in this hour of national crisis everyone must do their do
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as in hurry
chiefly dialect
a state of noisy, confused activity
in that small town a great deal of do could come from very little indeed
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Recent Examples of do
Paula Wethington, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Health care professionals doing the most invasive treatments, meaning nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses or physicians.
—David Fleshler, Sun Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
Bull does a remarkable job telling a thematic story rather than getting bogged down in the details.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
All the Republicans have to do is add the Chicago Bears to the same list as Citadel and Caterpillar.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Police attempted to do a traffic stop near 11 Mile Road and Schoenherr Road, but the vehicle sped off, nearly striking police in the process.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Health care professionals doing the most invasive treatments, meaning nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses or physicians.
—David Fleshler, Sun Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
Bull does a remarkable job telling a thematic story rather than getting bogged down in the details.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
All the Republicans have to do is add the Chicago Bears to the same list as Citadel and Caterpillar.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for do
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Asparagus doesn't have intense watering needs–about 1 or 2 inches of water per week will typically suffice.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
23 Feb. 2026
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And, suffice it to say, it will be watched closely.—
Mark Woods,
Florida Times-Union,
20 Feb. 2026
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If the goal is to just hang around, win 81 games, and pray for a Wild Card spot, then congratulations — mission accomplished.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Tangibly, that can only be accomplished in the offseason – adding players through the transfer portal, bringing in freshman recruits.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The rooms Each of the 11 rooms and two suites is individually decorated, some in bold blues and whites, to reflect the ocean beyond, with elegant colonial-style furnishings that mirror the origins of its founding English owners.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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The cards are coordinated by Robin Hinks, a program assistant whose duties include decorating, tracking and mailing them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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That approach cuts the costs of medicines, creates local jobs, and instills reliance to better cope with global shocks.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Gayheart, meanwhile, penned an essay for The Cut that December that offered an inside glimpse at how her family was coping with the diagnosis.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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His death was ruled a homicide caused by a gunshot wound to the torso.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Gravel pathways and a few unavoidable stairs here and there shouldn’t cause significant issues for travelers unreliant on walking aids.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Jewsbury also highlighted the use of agate this season, which has calcium inclusions inside that imitate flowers.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
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According to Lizbeth Levinson, an attorney with Fox Rothschild, this is a savvy strategy on the part of Costco, and one that has since been imitated by over 1000 other companies.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The owner proceeded to her departure gate.—
Kyle Melnick,
Washington Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Tidal Basin Seawall Rehabilitation Project is proceeding well.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Feb. 2026
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An analysis performed for The San Diego Union-Tribune found at least 25 idle oil wells close to sensitive locations around the county — 29 K-12 schools, 73 parks or recreation areas, 38 child care facilities, 19 residential care facilities for the elderly and 53 healthcare facilities.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Will second baseman Josh Smith perform well enough for a full season to stave off competition?—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
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