doings

plural of doing

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Recent Examples of doings But given the governing bodies’ reputation for shadowy financial doings, there are reasons to think much of the money will never be properly accounted for. Stefan Szymanski, Fortune, 12 June 2026 Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world. Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 But given the governing bodies’ reputation for shadowy financial doings, there are reasons to think much of the money will never be properly accounted for. Stefan Szymanski, The Conversation, 10 June 2026 These are very big doings for a couple of middle-aged Englishmen delivering deep dives into everything from the fall of Carthage and Crazy Horse and Custer, to the life of Samuel Johnson and the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026 Where Iain was tart, Hoffman was goofy and glib, using the jokey pitch modulations of a fake talk-show host to let viewers know that the Islanders’ doings were ridiculous. Anna Peele, Vulture, 20 May 2026 The Commissioner issues his findings in his investigation into allegations of sign-stealing by the 2018 Boston Red Sox, in the wake of a similar investigation into the illicit doings of the 2017 Houston Astros. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026 Some papers have lifestyle sections that could be defined as entertainment or celebrity-driven—not much of a change in philosophy from the old women’s/society sections, which concentrated on the doings of the local rich and influential. Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026 Glover did take time from more serious doings to appear in the stellar, surreal comedy Sorry to Bother You (2018), the affecting drama The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019), and the Christmas caper The Naughty Nine (2023), playing Santa Claus in the latter. Diedre Johnson, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doings
Noun
  • In fact, many of us often end up buying things that our colleagues found during their search.
    Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Administration statements might pledge to protect Americans from toxic pollution, the scientists say, but many of its actions run counter to those words.
    Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
  • This revelation sparks questions about a potential double standard by MLB, suggesting a stricter enforcement of uniform policies now that the issue has garnered national attention, compared to Kershaw's similar past actions.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026

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“Doings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doings. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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