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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
Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world.
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Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 12 June 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
Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 12 June 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
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Many high-achievers feel frustrated by time management, despite using numerous techniques, with a McKinsey survey showing only 9% executive satisfaction.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
14 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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There is also wider availability of tactical knowledge and physical conditioning methods, allowing less-traditional teams to better compete against the traditional powerhouses.—
Tales Azzoni,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Businesses such as Amazon have fundamentally changed how brands think about advertising by turning commerce platforms into media powerhouses.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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“Doers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doers. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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