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as in performs
to carry through (as a process) to completion
do as much as you can and leave the rest
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as in decorates
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
did the living room in French provincial style
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as in copes
to meet one's day-to-day needs
I'm doing just fine
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as in causes
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this neighborhood cleanup effort might just do some good
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as in imitates
to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of
the laughing partygoers begged their host to do Marlon Brando again
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as in progresses
to move forward along a course
how are you doing with the house restoration?
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as in plays
to present a portrayal or performance of
she's done Eliza Doolittle on the stage so many times that she can probably play the flower girl in her sleep
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as in squeezes
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
did them out of their savings with surprising ease
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as in hides
to strike repeatedly
no one is sure who did them in that alley
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as in happens
to take place
nothing's ever doing in this boring little town
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Recent Examples of does
California does a good job verifying its voter rolls, but there’s no harm in requiring an ID provided the requirements don’t create excessive hurdles for those who may not have a driver’s license.
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Aub says that in general, curly hair does best with gentle, hydrating formulas that can both cleanse the scalp without sacrificing the integrity of the curl pattern.
—Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026
Jane Choi — whom longtime Angelenos might recognize from her days as manager at Canelé, a neighborhood gem that closed in Atwater Village a decade ago — does her utmost to infuse the five-table dining room with her bustling sense of grace.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
That response does more damage than good.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Those practices are often physical, a stark contrast to the way Indiana does things under Curt Cignetti.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
How much does a 2026 Kia EV6 cost?
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 7 May 2026
For curious travelers who like to arrive somewhere just before everyone else does, the window is now.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Of course, artificial intelligence is infused into everything GM does on the research and development side.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 30 Apr. 2026
The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Aub says that in general, curly hair does best with gentle, hydrating formulas that can both cleanse the scalp without sacrificing the integrity of the curl pattern.
—Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026
Jane Choi — whom longtime Angelenos might recognize from her days as manager at Canelé, a neighborhood gem that closed in Atwater Village a decade ago — does her utmost to infuse the five-table dining room with her bustling sense of grace.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
That response does more damage than good.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Those practices are often physical, a stark contrast to the way Indiana does things under Curt Cignetti.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
How much does a 2026 Kia EV6 cost?
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 7 May 2026
For curious travelers who like to arrive somewhere just before everyone else does, the window is now.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Of course, artificial intelligence is infused into everything GM does on the research and development side.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for does
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This is not a moment where simply modeling democratic and humanitarian principles by our own behavior suffices.—
Ernesto Burden,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
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For some, the lower-tier MacBook Air suffices.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
4 Jan. 2026
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The agent performs investigations related to criminal activity committed by licensed premises.—
Angela Rodriguez
May 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 May 2026
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Wishbone flower performs well in gardens, containers, and hanging baskets.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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My cabin had a neutral-toned color scheme with decor in varying shades of beige and a dark navy carpet, which was a nice contrast to the vibrant art that decorates most of the ship.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The clean, green foliage decorates the plant through the growing season.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2026
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Our awkward hero copes with grief through humor while navigating relationships with her type-A sister (Sian Clifford), her nasty stepmother (Olivia Colman), and, in season 2, a hot priest (Andrew Scott).—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
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New secrets about the city’s origins arise, and the social structure struggles as the bunker copes with fallout from last season.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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In that one, a high-profile divorce case between tech titan Morgan Henderson (West) and international film star Carla Duval (Sienna Miller) causes shockwaves.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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In the western hemisphere the hantavirus typically causes hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a potentially deadly infection.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The pieces are all made from fade- and weather-resistant poly material, which even imitates the look of wood grain for a more stylish finish.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Apr. 2026
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Aristotle said that art imitates nature (ars imitatur naturam), and for centuries, many artists sought to imitate their subjects as realistically as possible.—
Andrey Mir,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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As the conversation progresses, dialogue options branch in real time as Phaedra shares more intimate details of what she's been going through and how the virus is evolving within her.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
6 May 2026
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Dermatologists say that delay is one of the biggest barriers to effective care and one of the main reasons the condition progresses.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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Alegría directed half of the show’s eight episodes; Urrejola plays the key character of Blanca.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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The addition of the guest play-callers, Close and women’s water polo coach Adam Wright, led to a variety of trick plays throughout the game.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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“Does.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/does. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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