as in achiever
a person who actively does things instead of just thinking or talking about them
I'm more of a thinker than a doer.
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Recent Examples of doer
However, these developmentally enabling classroom conditions must be coupled with high-quality math instruction in order for students to achieve their potential and thrive as mathematical thinkers, learners, and doers.
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Linda Darling-Hammond, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
This turns reliable doers into standout drivers of impact.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
That positions you as a thinker, potentially even a thought leader, and not just a doer.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Their roles will transform from doers to directors, auditors and advisors.
—Sanjay Gidwani, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Linda Darling-Hammond, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
This turns reliable doers into standout drivers of impact.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
That positions you as a thinker, potentially even a thought leader, and not just a doer.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Their roles will transform from doers to directors, auditors and advisors.
—Sanjay Gidwani, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doer
Noun
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Good companies look out for their own, especially their own achievers.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
2 Aug. 2025
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For many high achievers, the pursuit of success often comes with trade-offs: family time is cut short, personal health is sidelined, and relationships are strained under the pressure of professional demands.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Penn State is the favorite to win the Big Ten this season, a conference that includes powerhouses like Ohio State and Oregon.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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While balsamic and red wine vinegar are powerhouses in cooking, and white can’t be beat for cleaning and laundry, apple cider vinegar has its own special spot in the kitchen arsenal.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Doer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doer. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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