doing for

phrase

present participle of do for, chiefly British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for doing for
Phrase
  • Although the Reddit community is looking after its own, there are plenty of other places scalpers can strike.
    William Earl, Variety, 20 July 2026
  • If someone is looking after your home during a long trip, ask them to flush each toilet every few days.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
Phrase
  • This boot’s shaft circumference is a godsend for women with wider-than-average calves, doing away with that constricting feeling once and for all.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
  • But this year, rumors suggest the company is doing away with this upgrade option amid the RAM crunch, or at least adding some fine print that would make customers pay for part of the usually gratis level-up.
    Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026
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“Doing for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doing%20for. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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