as in achievers
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
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.
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Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Without those habits, companies may inherit a generation of doers who can execute but hesitate to interpret.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Without those habits, companies may inherit a generation of doers who can execute but hesitate to interpret.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doers
Noun
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Thinking about a never-ending task list can lead some high achievers to paralysis.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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By combining coaching, speaking, digital content, and podcast appearances, Crone resonates more deeply with high achievers seeking more than external rewards.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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After a brief intermission, the penultimate panel featured some powerhouses in the New York scene, discussing the importance of fashion as a cultural force.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
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Provide point protection for Balch Camp PG&E hydro-electric and residential facilities, two powerhouses, Balch communication reflector, penstock and valve houses, and associated power distribution lines.—
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Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Doers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doers. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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