as in things
something done by someone
is that mess in the kitchen your doing?
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Recent Examples of doings
Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world.
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Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Later, once a series of gory doings propels matters into prime horror territory, the movie takes an altogether different path, a supernatural one.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Later, once a series of gory doings propels matters into prime horror territory, the movie takes an altogether different path, a supernatural one.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doings
Noun
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Acting is such an exercise in using your body, figuring out what’s working, figuring out what’s not, trying things, not being afraid to try things, taking notes, playing off other people, learning from other people.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, if the latest reports are to be believed, the hatchet has been buried, or at the very least, things are well enough that Queen Camilla would support her husband’s desire to make up with his son.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
12 Sep. 2025
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Similar to the way Madueke drove at his man without hesitation, those first-time strikes were very welcome after last season, when many actions in and around the penalty area felt a bit too laborious.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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These small but deliberate actions can open doors to new learning and strengthen workplace success.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Doings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doings. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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