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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
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.
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Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 5 June 2026
David Fine as Scorpius does an enormous amount of heavy lifting by injecting urgency and pathos, despite his character’s timid personality.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
Antitrust law is intended to promote competition, and this merger does exactly that.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 June 2026
Luckily, our editors agree that affordable-luxury destination Quince does all of the above best—in linen, cotton, or silk—at incomparable price points.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 4 June 2026
But getting the shoes, walking around in my spare time in New York in heels, which Carolyn does in the show and Sarah Pidgeon does not.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The pit orchestra of 14 under music director and conductor Jonathan Marro’s handling, does justice to Robert Russell Bennett’s original and still gorgeous orchestrations.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Although many aficionados may be able to exercise that skill in one or two genres, rarely does a listener possess the encyclopedic knowledge for more than that.
—Juliet Izon, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
Rebecca Makkai’s 2018 historical fiction novel The Great Believers, certainly comes to mind, as does Hanya Yanagihara’s 2023 novel To Paradise.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 5 June 2026
David Fine as Scorpius does an enormous amount of heavy lifting by injecting urgency and pathos, despite his character’s timid personality.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
Antitrust law is intended to promote competition, and this merger does exactly that.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 June 2026
Luckily, our editors agree that affordable-luxury destination Quince does all of the above best—in linen, cotton, or silk—at incomparable price points.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 4 June 2026
But getting the shoes, walking around in my spare time in New York in heels, which Carolyn does in the show and Sarah Pidgeon does not.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The pit orchestra of 14 under music director and conductor Jonathan Marro’s handling, does justice to Robert Russell Bennett’s original and still gorgeous orchestrations.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Although many aficionados may be able to exercise that skill in one or two genres, rarely does a listener possess the encyclopedic knowledge for more than that.
—Juliet Izon, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
Rebecca Makkai’s 2018 historical fiction novel The Great Believers, certainly comes to mind, as does Hanya Yanagihara’s 2023 novel To Paradise.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 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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Grande performs the track while sitting on a stool with one leg tucked under her.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2026
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Research generally shows Medicare Advantage performs well on preventive care and some utilization measures.—
Eve Cunningham,
Forbes.com,
6 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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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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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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Another interesting storyline will be how El Hadji Malick Diouf copes with Saka’s attacking threat down the Arsenal right.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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Folate deficiency causes a type of anemia called megaloblastic anemia.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2026
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If a tool causes friction, map the workflow on paper, then simplify steps and confirm responsibilities with the group.—
PubSubHub User,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
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Like most creative endeavors, art imitates life at Monse.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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The Yellow Chartreuse with its honeyed complexity imitates the lingering natural sweetness of the agave nectar, and the juicy bittersweet orange from the Aperol takes the role of the Cointreau, all atop a subtle smoky backbone.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
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As the investigation progresses in this four-part docuseries, Stephen reveals the turbulent family dynamics that shaped his childhood, including his father Ron — a violent Vietnam War vet grappling with PTSD — and his mother, Margie, who divorced Ron in the '90s.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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As the journey progresses, a male driver and his female companion (neither pictured on-screen) begin to discuss the Winkie.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Reid plays this so well, but the direction is a little over the top, with drug-trip visuals that are too distracting to follow the dense-as-ever disjointed narration.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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Haiti opens its World Cup campaign against Scotland in Boston on June 13, then plays Brazil June 19 in Philadelphia and Morocco June 24 in Atlanta.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2026
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