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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
Cohesion is the trick, and color does most of the work.
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
Nor does a forecast cone capture every place that may experience dangerous conditions.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
That said, its mid-calf length keeps things casual and easygoing — as does the lightweight fabric — so nothing about it feels overly restrictive.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 18 June 2026
One can only hope the home team does the most celebrating.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
But Cas9 is the actual machine that does the cutting.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 June 2026
To get the true sense of where contemporary art in Florida stands in 2026, the Orlando survey show does just that.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Making decisions that are the prerogative of grieving family members usually gets you in trouble; refraining from interfering does not.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Rather than attacking all rapidly growing cells, as chemotherapy does, the drug targets a key cancer-driving pathway known as KRAS, which is involved in more than 90% of pancreatic tumors.
—Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 5 June 2026
Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
Nor does a forecast cone capture every place that may experience dangerous conditions.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
That said, its mid-calf length keeps things casual and easygoing — as does the lightweight fabric — so nothing about it feels overly restrictive.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 18 June 2026
One can only hope the home team does the most celebrating.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
But Cas9 is the actual machine that does the cutting.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 June 2026
To get the true sense of where contemporary art in Florida stands in 2026, the Orlando survey show does just that.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Making decisions that are the prerogative of grieving family members usually gets you in trouble; refraining from interfering does not.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Rather than attacking all rapidly growing cells, as chemotherapy does, the drug targets a key cancer-driving pathway known as KRAS, which is involved in more than 90% of pancreatic tumors.
—Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for does
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But why buy brand new items when an old pillowcase suffices?—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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That rationale for military power no longer suffices.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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Singer Lashonta Worthy, who performs under the name Lizzen, brought original music to the stage, including songs centered on acceptance, unity and reconciliation.—
J.M. Banks
June 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Anaplan’s cross-functional scenario-planning and analysis platform performs deterministic calculations.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The sandals are embellished with the signature Ribbon buckle, which decorates a dainty strap that wraps delicately around the ankle.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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Among the first illustrators Vicki represented was Robert Grossman, who eventually became Annie’s dad — his art still decorates the walls.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
15 May 2026
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Gemini copes through logic and distraction, while Pisces feels everything at once.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Annie as played by Tess Barthélémy copes in two ways with being surrounded by caricaturish oppressors.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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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,
19 June 2026
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Its heavy nature also causes oils to build up in pores, causing acne and breakouts, which other established moisturizing ingredients, like ceramides, petrolatum, squalene, glycerin and shea butter, are less likely to do.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The undulating roofline imitates the Allegheny Mountains, and 38 steel columns create a canopy reminiscent of the region's forests, Prix Versailles says.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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My mother imitates me, then converts the word into a pair of Korean syllables that sound most like the German.—
Esther Yi,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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As the season progresses, getting that balance back could be just as important as any trade deadline addition.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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After such an emphatic opening display from the holders, few would bet against Messi adding to his 16 World Cup goals as the tournament progresses.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Speaking of that last vampire subject, this is also a great episode for Jacob Anderson in the B-plot, as Louis plays the reluctant avenger doing that loveable scoundrel Raglan James’s dirty work in two stand-out action sequences.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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The stadium is sure to be full again on Thursday, too, when the Netherlands plays Tunisia.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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“Does.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/does. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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