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Recent Examples of do-it-yourselfer
One do-it-yourselfer demonstrating step-by-step how to rewire an electrical outlet via a TikTok video replaces thousands of dads and grandpas who could do the same thing.
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Nolan Finley The Detroit News, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
Nolan Finley The Detroit News, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for do-it-yourselfer
Noun
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Robson Green plays Patrick Harbottle, a charming repairman who moves in across the street after the sudden death – ruled a suicide, but very suspect – of Huw’s friend and neighbor, Frank (Gordon Kennedy).—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The network quickly moved to censor a transgressive sitcom parody where soon-to-be-Ramones-manager Danny Fields tries to cure a TV repairman’s hemorrhoids by sticking a lightbulb up his ass.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The War Department converted the hotel into a 1,200-bed military hospital for wounded servicemen, sealing windows with concrete and covering marble floors with linoleum.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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Kentucky resident servicemen or women on furlough of more than three days.—
Hannah Pinski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Mitchell once worked for the Smart family as a handyman and was familiar with the neighborhood.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Allen was arrested after asking his handyman to help clean up the bloody mess.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This one might seem obvious, but even the most skilled renovator makes mistakes here.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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If your car has a persistent noise, take a mechanic for a test drive to demonstrate the issue before repairs begin.—
John Paul,
The Providence Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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With his neat suit and greased hair, Murphy (who’ll be battered and bloody by the film’s finale) looks about as presentable as a mechanic possibly could.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Yerman said doctors used six staples to close a gash suffered during the attack.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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After three days of physical therapy and doctors’ advice, Vonn tried skiing on Tuesday.—
Andrew Dampf,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Though it was repaired, the repairer kept fragments for himself.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Nov. 2025
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“Do-it-yourselfer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do-it-yourselfer. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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