does in

present tense third-person singular of do in
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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

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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
  • These newly aware companies’ high-speed trading of financial projects destroys the Earth itself, forcing humans to flee to the margins of the solar system.
    Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Most of the time, a person’s immune system identifies and destroys these cells.
    Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 24 Sep. 2025
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  • As plastic waste clogs rivers, kills marine life and threatens human health, many leaders of countries, communities and forward-looking companies are working on ways to stem the tide of plastic pollution.
    Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Advertisement In the quest to lure out Iblis, Khalid kills Ka-young’s grandmother, who dies protecting Min-ji.
    Kayti Burt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Roan is a celebrity who proudly (and literally) wears her hometown roots on her sleeve.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Bradley has long since been known as a player who wears his emotions on his sleeve.
    Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 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
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  • The whole image is a set of geometric elements receding precisely, which either or both ruins or/and enhances a little of the painting’s magic for me.
    Kate Colby October 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
  • At least four people were killed and eight wounded, and authorities were searching the building ruins for more victims.
    Isabella Volmert, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But maybe audiences will at least reach for their remotes and go to streaming for the killer doll that slays in more ways than one.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2025
  • 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
  • Alex and Riley fight, and Alex accidentally murders Riley in self-defense.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
  • 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
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

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“Does in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/does%20in. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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