does

present tense third-person singular of do
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as in suffices
to be fitting or proper that outfit just won't do for the opera

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as in serves
to be enough even half of that amount of sugar will do

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Recent Examples of does Rarely does a 29-page scholarly paper merit the attention of top-level executives, but every business leader should be familiar with a recent study from OpenAI. Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025 Another big sales behemoth, Walmart also does quite a bit to maintain discounts competitive with Prime Day deals across all categories. Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025 Eby’s goal is making sure people know what ALS actually does, and why an increase in funding and research could actually change people’s lives for the better. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025 So does the idea of providing for his mother, who lives with lupus. Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025 But, as soon as Saturday comes, so does a low-pressure system bringing colder weather. Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2025 Repairing damage, taming frizz, and adding silky shine—this CosRx Peptide 132 Hair Care Set does it all. Lily Wohlner, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025 Arbaugh uses his implant to play video games with his friends, as does Alex, Neuralink's second patient. PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025 He's involved in everything the Journal Sentinel does online — both our website and our social media platforms, like Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Facebook. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for does
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  • And, if identity suffices in defining the art work, what else about it is overlooked along that way?
    Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
  • But today, the Attention Economy no longer suffices.
    Rajiv Shesh, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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  • Because no one ever performs it.
    Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Jenner performs only on the bridge of the track.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 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
  • 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
  • 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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  • The build-up of bacteria causes fermentation and an increase in internal gas pressure, forcing sap to ooze from wounds or cracks in the bark.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Attracted by our body heat, carbon dioxide and even certain scents, mosquitoes bite by injecting saliva, which causes the infamous red bump and relentless itch.
    Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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  • In Kim Kardashian's case, art imitates life.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
  • For ultraminimalists, this simple coverlet from Parachute imitates the look of a quilt without the fill, delivers on the work of a good throw blanket, and makes for a perfect year-round bed linen on account of its weight.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
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  • San Francisco will have a chance to be even scarier in the NFC if the roster can start to heal up as the season progresses.
    Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Malcolm is only getting drunker and more sullen as the reception progresses.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2025
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  • In an art-imitating-life debut, Wilder, 18, plays the son of his dad's character Everett.
    Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
  • As the largest global trade organization of movie theater owners, Cinema United plays a critical role in advocating for the interests of the theatrical experience.
    Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025

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“Does.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/does. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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