doing for

phrase

present participle of do for, chiefly British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for doing for
Phrase
  • But she was also considered a feminist role model for holding the reins of her own career, writing her own songs, owning her content and looking after her finances in an entertainment world dominated by men.
    Kristin M. Hall, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But Perez didn’t just inherit the responsibility of looking after the players who came after him.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026
Phrase
  • For Galdiano, doing away with the infrastructure completely was a worst-case scenario.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The change does not mean Publix is doing away with express checkout altogether.
    Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
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“Doing for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doing%20for. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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