as in thing
something done by someone
is that mess in the kitchen your doing?
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as in serving
to be fitting or proper
that outfit just won't do for the opera
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as in sufficing
to be enough
even half of that amount of sugar will do
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as in performing
to carry through (as a process) to completion
do as much as you can and leave the rest
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as in decorating
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 coping
to meet one's day-to-day needs
I'm doing just fine
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as in creating
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 imitating
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 progressing
to move forward along a course
how are you doing with the house restoration?
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as in playing
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 squeezing
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
did them out of their savings with surprising ease
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as in hiding
to strike repeatedly
no one is sure who did them in that alley
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as in happening
to take place
nothing's ever doing in this boring little town
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Recent Examples of doing
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Getting to that lake took some doing.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
By doing so, Hanover Central added to its 2004 Class 2A state title.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
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Noun
Nawrocki ran into some trouble in the bottom of the second, but not of his own doing.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Getting to that lake took some doing.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Verb
And honestly, crime’s down in the city, people are coming together, the economy is booming, people’s small businesses are doing better.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
By doing so, Hanover Central added to its 2004 Class 2A state title.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doing
Noun
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The other thing that was really interesting is this weeping sickness that Sugi described in the beginning.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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That’s when things went south on the Dodgers.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Open since 1961 and still family-owned, the Honolulu institution remains a favorite among locals and visitors alike, serving classic combinations of rice, macaroni salad and protein-rich entrees.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Bradley's killer, Eugene McCollom, pleaded guilty years ago and is serving a life sentence.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The exponential return on our positively performing company outweighs the losers.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Pop stars Katy Perry and Tius Luka helped kick off the festivities, performing during the tournament’s opening ceremony before the United States faced Paraguay.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Miller's favorite approach when decorating covered porches is to emulate the indoor aesthetic.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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Swan said his colleagues in Seattle, another host city for the World Cup, were also impressed with Kansas City’s airport making a great first impression by decorating the terminal to highlight the tournament.—
Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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Known for shows like Eastbound & Down and the Righteous Gemstones, McBride brings his comedic genius to this debut short story collection that tells the stories of men coping with life’s tragedies, both big and small.—
Caroline Reilly,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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There are several moments in the subsequent season devoted to different characters coping with her death, including the mobsters who orchestrated her demise.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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The Fairmont draws a diverse crowd—from business travelers to couples celebrating anniversaries, to casual visitors—creating a lively but laid-back atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Following the death of legendary entertainer, journalist and humanitarian Will Rogers in 1935, the roadway was designated the Will Rogers Memorial Highway, creating a lasting connection between Santa Monica and Rogers’ hometown of Claremore, Oklahoma.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Now, in a case of life imitating art, Cameron himself is being accused of corporate extraction by an Indigenous woman.—
Petala Ironcloud,
Air Mail,
6 June 2026
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In a case of life imitating art, this whodunnit explores the investigation behind her disappearance, strangely resembling one of Christie’s own novels, where everyone in her life becomes a suspect, including her brother, Monty (Trevena).—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Verb
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They were gathered to learn the crew assignments for Artemis 3, the agency's next mission progressing its efforts to return astronauts to the moon.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
12 June 2026
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At previous tournaments, some teams and supporters have appeared happy just to enjoy the experience with little hope of progressing beyond the group stage.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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“Doing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doing. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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