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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
Decluttering your home may not be motivating on its own, but supporting charitable organizations, reducing landfill waste, and helping others find affordable essentials by donating to thrift stores often does the trick.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Paying by wire transfer, check, debit card or credit card does not trigger Form 8300 reporting in the same way cash does.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Bull does a remarkable job telling a thematic story rather than getting bogged down in the details.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
But the court can, and does, state, without qualification or hesitation, that you are cleared and that your innocence is affirmed.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Varga and Daniel Hays survive him, as does daughter Julia, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Each athlete does the circuit twice, and the fastest finishers take the medal.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
So, what does a 127-year-old wine taste like?
—Pin Yen Tan 9 Min Ago, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Part of the driver in 2025 for the 50% difference was having high-profile visitors like Dallas and Green Bay, but the Broncos’ success makes a big difference and, Nading says, so, too does the game day experience at Empower Field.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Paying by wire transfer, check, debit card or credit card does not trigger Form 8300 reporting in the same way cash does.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Bull does a remarkable job telling a thematic story rather than getting bogged down in the details.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
But the court can, and does, state, without qualification or hesitation, that you are cleared and that your innocence is affirmed.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Varga and Daniel Hays survive him, as does daughter Julia, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Each athlete does the circuit twice, and the fastest finishers take the medal.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
So, what does a 127-year-old wine taste like?
—Pin Yen Tan 9 Min Ago, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Part of the driver in 2025 for the 50% difference was having high-profile visitors like Dallas and Green Bay, but the Broncos’ success makes a big difference and, Nading says, so, too does the game day experience at Empower Field.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 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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Why Protein Is So Important Protein plays a role in nearly every function your body performs, says registered dietitian Lauren Manaker.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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In 1964 Nagasaki, 14-year-old Kikuo (Soya Kurokawa) performs at a New Year’s event, impressing Hanjiro (Ken Watanabe), a beloved kabuki legend.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Ink decorates her hands and wrists, poking out from under the sleeves of her gray cashmere cardigan.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
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The spectacle, which decorates the eastern edge of El Capitan, requires relatively clear skies and ample water from winter snowmelt.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2026
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How a canine copes with the holidays will depend on their personality, but owners should consider using a crate, blocking access to certain rooms, or keeping them on a leash.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Dec. 2025
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The 10-2 vote in favor of the easier policy came as the Fed copes with an absence of timely economic data due to the four-week-old government shutdown.—
Sean Conlon,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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To do so, Nguyen advises maintaining proper form, controlling the weight through the full range of motion and avoiding any movement that causes sudden pain.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Patagonia’s proprietary synthetic fill imitates down’s structure by spinning air-trapping microfilaments around a central fiber and requires fewer stabilizing seams and baffles than down.—
Kelly Bastone,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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And, because life sometimes imitates art, Williams and Storrie are heading to the Olympics.—
Anna Zucca,
Vanity Fair,
23 Jan. 2026
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As the season progresses, CNN is tracking these case rates and hospitalizations across the country.—
Koko Nakajima,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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As the evening progresses, the ski-chic crowd mixes with Yellowstone and Spanish Peaks Club members decked out in stylish cowboy hats and boots and Filson sweaters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Dakota Johnson plays a young dancer who finds herself in a German company run by witches, including Tilda Swinton as the austere Madame Blanc.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Why Baking Temperature Matters Baking temperature plays a big role in the way cookies spread, brown, and set in the oven.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Does.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/does. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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