doing the trick

phrase

present participle of do the trick

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of doing the trick While doing the trick, the British singer appeared to accidentally choke on the remaining water in his mouth and fell to the ground, coughing. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doing the trick
Phrase
  • The reversal comes after Milei repeatedly touted declining poverty as evidence that his free-market economic overhaul was bearing fruit.
    — Débora Rey, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • These trees can begin bearing fruit in as little as one to three years after planting, compared to the five to 10 years required for standard trees.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026
Phrase
  • Except there’s a difference between being knowingly ridiculous and being no longer capable of delivering the goods.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Doing the trick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doing%20the%20trick. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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