doing for

phrase

present participle of do for, chiefly British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for doing for
Phrase
  • As for whether the notoriety felt scary or overwhelming at any point, Cooper credited his mom for looking after him.
    Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Enjoy perpetually clear skies and a sense of impending doom while looking after Cerberus.
    Brandon Follick, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 2026.

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