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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
That kind of challenge attracts world-class thinkers and doers.
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Steve Smith, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
If this unfolds unchecked, a world ruled by superb machine doers could drain life of meaning, beginning with pride in our work.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
The Billy Goat Tavern was loaded up with helpers and doers of good.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Some are doers and more pragmatic.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
People in these roles, including project coordinators and many middle managers above the direct supervisory layer, transmit information from the deciders to the doers or among the deciders.
—Shubham Singhal, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Energy, Robbins proffered, was a — perhaps the — essential trait of all the world’s doers, some of whom would take the same stage that very day or the next.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
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.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 2 Oct. 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
Steve Smith, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
If this unfolds unchecked, a world ruled by superb machine doers could drain life of meaning, beginning with pride in our work.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
The Billy Goat Tavern was loaded up with helpers and doers of good.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Some are doers and more pragmatic.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
People in these roles, including project coordinators and many middle managers above the direct supervisory layer, transmit information from the deciders to the doers or among the deciders.
—Shubham Singhal, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Energy, Robbins proffered, was a — perhaps the — essential trait of all the world’s doers, some of whom would take the same stage that very day or the next.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
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.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 2 Oct. 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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The hard lesson that many high-achievers learn—often too late—is that knowing when to say no is just as important as knowing when to say yes.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Those teams comprising the list aren’t just over-achievers making a magical run.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Charlotte-area food-and-drink powerhouses with James Beard and Michelin recognition are also making repairs to their namesake Davidson restaurant, Kindred, after a small fire led to water damage.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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The collaboration between the two powerhouses will also provide Bilt members with an exclusive, limited edition vinyl of Confessions II with custom artwork and exclusive photographs by Raphael Pavarotti.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
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“Doers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doers. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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