Definition of donext
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as in to suffice
to be fitting or proper that outfit just won't do for the opera

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as in to serve
to be enough even half of that amount of sugar will do

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Recent Examples of do
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In fact, the charismatic cast all shine, as does Kwame Markin’s camerawork, nicely attuned to the differing emotional registers demanded by location and mood. Jay Weissberg, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026 Going to encampments with different non-profits and doing outreach was like a stepping stone to rewriting the script. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026 But if Washington bears responsibility, so do colleges, and this is the part my own industry too often gets wrong. Dr. Alan Kadish, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026 From a distance, the organization can look stable because a few dependable people are doing more than anyone realizes. Brian Eason, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for do
Recent Examples of Synonyms for do
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  • Without getting into all the lists, suffice to say Caminero — who turned 23 on July 5 — is doing things few big-leaguers have ever done at that age.
    Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Sometimes not even the passion and chemistry will suffice, Scorpio.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
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  • If the problem is flawed incentives rather than flawed individuals, replacing CEOs or rewriting mission statements will accomplish little.
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • There was no other ending that would accomplish that feeling for me.
    Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
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  • It is decorated more like a living room than a conventional sports facility, with a warm palette, rich leathers, and cozy rugs.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The couple’s friend Adrienne Finch officiated at an altar decorated with a mix of orchids, hydrangeas, and stems.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
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  • Is this style choice primarily a form of self-expression, or is my teen trying to cope with deeper emotional distress?
    Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Broadcasters of all sizes, especially local station owners, have been battling cord-cutting and coping with ongoing audience and advertiser shifts away from linear viewing.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • More than 50 hectares (124 acres) of peatland have burned in Jambi province on Sumatra island, causing choking haze in some areas and raising concerns about worsening air quality.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Everyday Seismic Noise Although earthquakes are the most familiar source of seismic activity, scientists regularly detect vibrations caused by people.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
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  • When her mother brought home a Boswell Sisters record, a young Ella Fitzgerald spent hours imitating the group’s front woman, Connee Boswell, in an effort to learn to sing.
    Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026
  • See, for instance, the song the women of the cast performed imitating the fervor for him.
    Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026
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  • This dispute echoes previous conflicts, such as the 2023 API controversy, where Reddit ultimately proceeded with its plans despite widespread moderator protests.
    Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Then, on Wednesday, the Dodgers got a leadoff home run from Shohei Ohtani and proceeded to allow seven straight runs to the Chicago offense.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
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  • This compilation, led by contributing editor Ardian Wibisono and contributor Yessar Rosendar, shines a light on top-performing companies with sales above $10 million and below $1 billion.
    Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In a statement released Thursday evening, Live Nation said Earth, Wind & Fire was unable to perform as scheduled because of the medical emergency.
    Richard Ramos, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Do.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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