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or do's
1
as in events
a social gathering
it's supposed to be some sort of fancy do
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2
as in instructions
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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3
as in hairstyles
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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4
as in duties
archaic
something one must do because of prior agreement
in this hour of national crisis everyone must do their do
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5
as in commotions
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 Synonyms for dos
Noun
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And in between, there are ample other events, tournaments and series that fashion should be watching.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
13 Jan. 2026 -
And events are designed around physiological reality.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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The company also announced a partnership with Google DeepMind to integrate Gemini Robotics AI, enabling Atlas to reason through complex instructions and operate in unstructured environments.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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At first, doctors sent them home from the hospital with instructions to monitor her symptoms.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Before launching her renowned brand, Myricks worked as a sales expert at a publishing company that photographed Black hairstyles.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Jan. 2026
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Last night, a handful of Hollywood’s A-listers attended the Golden Globes in extravagant gowns, glitzy jewels, and glossy hairstyles.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
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The complaint asserts that Minneapolis and Saint Paul have been forced to divert officers from their usual duties to respond to incidents involving federal immigration enforcement, undermining local efforts to protect the community.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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Morgan identifies talent, while Tilis handles the finances and administrative duties.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, the 2026 Golden Globes weekend includes pre-and post-show bashes hosted by Universal, Amazon MGM Studios, Netflix and BAFTA.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
2 Jan. 2026
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From school functions to open houses to dinner parties and festive bashes, December tends to be a month full of visiting.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
22 Nov. 2025
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Williams agreed that the attempt did not make sense and explained that his thoughts were informed by intoxication and competing internal edicts from a devil and angel.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Dec. 2025
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Saudi Arabia appears to be slowly and quietly rolling back its near-blanket bans on alcohol consumption, signaling perhaps another instance of the Kingdom’s strict religious edicts yielding to its push for international appeal.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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However, McMillan also sees the future getting nostalgic for vintage hairdos and techniques that have been recycled over the decades.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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Zelig has been working to make the virtual models on Build a Look appear more lifelike, utilizing multiple photo shoots on real models, relaxing the poses, and changing hairdos.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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By 2030, the company expects Atlas to take on more complex responsibilities, including repetitive and heavy-load assembly work.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Soldiers will serve in a support role, focused on protecting property, safeguarding critical infrastructure and allowing local law enforcement to remain focused on community safety and investigative responsibilities, according to a news release from the governor's office.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Dos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dos. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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