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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 doers
Major biotech companies that churn out made-to-order DNA for scientists have protections in place to keep dangerous biological material out of the hands of would-be evil-doers.
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Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Some are doers and more pragmatic.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
This update offers laundry-doers effective detergent cleaning power and fabric conditioning softness and scent at a more concentrated level per load, making every wash more environmentally conscious.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Some are doers and more pragmatic.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
This update offers laundry-doers effective detergent cleaning power and fabric conditioning softness and scent at a more concentrated level per load, making every wash more environmentally conscious.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doers
Noun
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That’s why so many soldiers, CEOs, and high achievers eventually burn out or break down.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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But what the watchmaking executive attributed the brand’s enduring appeal to above all else is its image as a watch for achievers.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, companies are creating powerhouses not previously seen in health care, by racking up smaller purchases that aren’t expensive enough to trigger federal review.—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic are powerhouses in exporting baseball talent to the major leagues.—
Denny Alfonso,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Doers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doers. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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