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noun

ˈdü-iŋ How to pronounce doing (audio)
Definition of doingnext
as in thing
something done by someone is that mess in the kitchen your doing?

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verb

present participle of do
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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
Noun
These messy waves and wispy bangs, however, were her own doing, according to Nollet. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 Disheveled and brutish, Niaz is routinely greeted by his peers with wariness and surprise, his star faded by what is heavily suggested to be his own doing. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
At the time only a handful of organizations were doing that work. — Billy Luther, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026 The next Congress will face great pressure to reverse course and in doing so could shore up the historical norms of American civil-military relations. — Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for doing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doing
  1. thing
  2. serving
  3. performing
  4. decorating
  5. coping
  6. creating
  7. imitating
  8. progressing
Noun
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    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Golden State’s defense made things very hard for Atlanta again, and Gabby Williams took over in the second half, leaving our fair city’s professional championship count at three (two Braves, one United).
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of thing
Verb
  • District officials also shared a statement on Wednesday saying its focus remains the same in serving students despite the pending change in statewide leadership.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Provided by Hailey Gibbons Women have faced resistance from the military community in serving in combat roles and trying out for special operations, and that's still the case.
    — James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of serving
Verb
  • Footage and audio of Prince performing onstage is interspersed throughout, underscoring the musical legacy Fisher is preparing to take on.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Her set evoked a football halftime show and homecoming celebration at historically Black colleges and universities, with a marching band, drum line, steppers and majorette-style dancers performing in front of bleachers.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of performing
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  • In one episode, a Trump-supporting Karen even gets staunchly liberal Grace a job decorating his Oval Office.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026
  • From playful color palettes to chic lighting ideas and nostalgic personalization, designers are sharing their best tips for decorating full-sized, pencil, and even tabletop trees.
    — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of decorating
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  • Lake County families, like those across the nation, are coping with higher prices for gasoline, groceries, housing and health care.
    — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Harvard Health’s advice on coping with holiday grief suggests adjusting celebrations or starting new rituals when the old ones feel too heavy.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of coping
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  • Many Brisbanites, Simon included, began to grow this place together, creating a city that reflected their own ambitions—and themselves.
    — Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Valentin wants staffers with an enthusiasm and energy who enjoy meeting people, saying that creating a welcoming atmosphere is a key part of making a gym succeed.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of creating
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  • Leni completed the costume with a wig imitating Camilla’s dark, curly tresses, and wore the character’s most iconic outfit with a white tank top and oversized hairbow.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Rather than simply imitating the brain with silicon chips, the approach uses actual neurons to perform computational work.
    — Mike McRae October 19, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of imitating
Verb
  • Proctor missed last week’s game but has been steadily progressing this week.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Carter recommended resistance training, such as free weights, weight machines, resistance bands or body-weight exercises like push-ups, two to three times weekly, progressing gradually to a higher intensity to build more muscle.
    — NBC news, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2026
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“Doing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doing. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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