does in

present tense third-person singular of do in
1
as in destroys
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of a business venture that was done in by poor planning

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

2
3
4
5

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of does in Obviously, this one does in many ways. Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025 Several of these indicators hint that we are headed in that direction, and the momentum is strong regardless of what the Fed does in September. Alice Liu, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 But whatever Australia does in response is likely nowhere near enough to pressure Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu to end the conflict, which his security cabinet agreed to extend Thursday with the occupation of Gaza City. Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for does in
Verb
  • Most of the time, a person’s immune system identifies and destroys these cells.
    Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Jake and Vince have an unbreakable bond that destroys everyone and everything, but as Law points out, their issues are rooted in their early family life.
    Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The coach played five seasons of college volleyball at Central Florida, and led the nation in kills her senior season with 617.
    Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Once an animal gets sick, the disease moves through the brain, spine and eventually kills the animal.
    Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Jolie wears her mother’s necklace throughout the film.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2025
  • The Cocco di Mamma, or mama’s boy, wears an oversize Prince of Wales coat.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This liner then rapidly squeezes a magnetized target, creating the intense heat and pressure needed for fusion to occur, the same process that powers the sun.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Keeping tires properly inflated not only extends their life but also squeezes more miles out of every charge—a win for the wallet and the planet.
    Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Looking in camera ruins a take.
    Sophie Ansari, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
  • This bike is meant to move, whether to speed through a commute, push an exercise ride a bit farther, or tackle that one hill that ruins your otherwise enjoyable route.
    Kevin Purdy, ArsTechnica, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That means, the two are booked and busy serving gothic style slays all day — with one exception.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Terrifying beasts, murders most foul, posh French zombies and a sequel to one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The show is not just the story of the fallout after 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) murders his classmate Katie (Emilia Holliday).
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The whole ordeal exhausts the mother turtle.
    Taylor Hagood, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
  • The idea of festivals just exhausts me.
    Meg Zukin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Does in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/does%20in. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!