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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
He's involved in everything the Journal Sentinel does online — both our website and our social media platforms, like Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Facebook.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
What time does 'Life of a Showgirl' drop?
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
The players know their value even if the league does not.
—Alex Andrejev, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Best Toddler Toys As your child grows, so too does their interest in toys.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
In Season 3, Arisu follows Usagi into Borderland, just like Alice does the white rabbit to Wonderland.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
The housing authority, which does business as the Metropolitan Housing Alliance, is governed by a five-member board.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2025
What changes in a story when the POV does?
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Fortunately for Anne, at least one Cloonbooian does.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
What time does 'Life of a Showgirl' drop?
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
The players know their value even if the league does not.
—Alex Andrejev, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Best Toddler Toys As your child grows, so too does their interest in toys.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
In Season 3, Arisu follows Usagi into Borderland, just like Alice does the white rabbit to Wonderland.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
The housing authority, which does business as the Metropolitan Housing Alliance, is governed by a five-member board.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2025
What changes in a story when the POV does?
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Fortunately for Anne, at least one Cloonbooian does.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for does
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But today, the Attention Economy no longer suffices.—
Rajiv Shesh,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Creating a Partiful event or even texting the group suffices.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
29 Aug. 2025
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The city also performs well in affordability and variety.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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EncryptionSafe also offers a free edition that performs all essential encryption tasks, and Encrypto is entirely free.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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The mural decorates the north side of the building facing Oak Middle School.—
Jeff Gritchen,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
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Her husband sold some of the rare Stephen King memorabilia that decorates their home.—
Kate Snow,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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Unlike other forms of stress, exercise stress is a good thing, because the body copes with it in a positive way.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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Healing does not look the same for everyone, and the way each person copes with distress can vary greatly.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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What causes hair thinning in menopause?—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
1 Oct. 2025
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Olive oil may benefit people with inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune condition that causes joint pain, swelling, and inflammation.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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If art imitates life, then One Battle After Another is an apt reflection of our absurd times.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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Student imitates Charlie Kirk's death and mocks him, goes up to statue where TPUSA members are and imitates his death again, and spits near them.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The state will announce other closures as the project progresses, officials said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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October does not typically begin with flannel-and-jeans weather, but Louisville is supposed to be gradually trending in that direction as the month progresses.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Fans of the stage show know the second act is a pivotal moment for Fiyero and, by extension, the man who plays him.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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And Kirsten Dunst plays Leigh Wainscott, the Charlotte mom Manchester dated while hiding out off Independence Boulevard.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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