doing for

phrase

present participle of do for, chiefly British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for doing for
Phrase
  • Elektra was previously the editor-in-chief at Selfridges, looking after content and editorial, and has held senior roles at i-D and Vice.
    Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Those early years of looking after my mother gave me an appreciation for human needs and family diversity.
    Gloria Steinem, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
Phrase
  • In another move, JioStar appears to be doing away with monthly subscription plans, at least outside of India.
    Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
  • For Galdiano, doing away with the infrastructure completely was a worst-case scenario.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Doing for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doing%20for. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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