do for

phrase

Definition of do fornext
chiefly British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for do for
Phrase
  • My facialist commented on how much better my dark spots looked after a month of use.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Back in September, Muna announced that McPherson, who plays guitar, synths, and sings in the band, would need to miss several tour dates to look after their mother, Harriet, who was in the terminal stages of a cancer battle.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2026
Phrase
  • The Inkanva does away with all that for a clean look in any room.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026
  • In many ways, doing away with passport stamps is the natural next step in digitizing the border process.
    — Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
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“Do for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do%20for. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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