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
Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
In doing so, Piccioli subtly weaves in his own creative quirks, while winking (from behind dark glasses) at his predecessor — a way of not entirely unsettling the clientele won over during the previous decade.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Could anything be done about my terrible sleep.
—Glynnis MacNicol, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
Jason Kelce is out here doing the dirty work on behalf of Swifties everywhere.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
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The people that were doing the festival were thrilled.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
In doing so, Piccioli subtly weaves in his own creative quirks, while winking (from behind dark glasses) at his predecessor — a way of not entirely unsettling the clientele won over during the previous decade.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Could anything be done about my terrible sleep.
—Glynnis MacNicol, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
Jason Kelce is out here doing the dirty work on behalf of Swifties everywhere.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for do
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This offseason, the Dolphins felt that re-signing Benito Jones and Matt Dickerson would suffice before the draft.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
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But suffice to say that Anderson tours on his own now, separate from Yes (guitarist Steve Howe, singer Jon Davison, bassist Billy Sherwood, drummer Jay Schellen, and keyboardist Geoff Downes).—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
6 Oct. 2025
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Only three rookies have accomplished that feat since the introduction of the 3-point line during the 1979-80 season.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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What the subsidies accomplished The enhanced subsidies drove ACA marketplace participation to historic highs – more than 24 million people selected plans for 2025, up from about 11 million in 2020.—
Christopher Robertson,
The Conversation,
7 Oct. 2025
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Look to flea market finds to decorate with your harvest bounty.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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Students took on more responsibility, leading cultural celebrations and decorating school halls.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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The virtual event is intended to give participants emotional support, new coping skills and encouragement.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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This additional level is especially important for older folks who are exercising vigorously, and for those coping with or recovering from injury or illness.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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Nicola Lewis, director of the Worldwide Influenza Centre at the Francis Crick Institute in London, warned last year that the next global pandemic could be caused by the flu.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps most worrisome, studies had already suggested that the chemical caused serious harm to people and lab animals.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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Watch the full collection of Survivor 49 players hilariously imitating Probst making fun of them during a challenge in the video at the top of the article.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
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Often imitated but never duplicated, the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer continues to be a bestseller online, beloved by both salon owners and everyday users alike.—
Brittany Loggins,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Blake Treinen entered in the ninth and proceeded to allow three consecutive hits before yielding to Alex Vesia, allowing the Phillies back into the game again and once again raising massive questions about what solutions the Dodgers have to finish off games like this in October.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The 37-year-old right-hander proceeded to nearly tie the game, allowing three consecutive hits, with a Nick Castellanos double bringing in two runs.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Brewers ranked a more respectable 12th in slugging percentage, and some of their most dynamic hitters were either not performing or not yet on the team early in the season.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Swift performed an acoustic version of her song, invoking tears.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Do.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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