Synonyms of done
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as in finished
brought or having come to an end
the demanding job was finally done
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as in exhausted
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
after bicycling 30 miles we were completely done
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as in extinct
no longer existing
the day of the small independent grocer is done
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as in made
to carry through (as a process) to completion
do as much as you can and leave the rest
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as in decorated
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
did the living room in French provincial style
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as in managed
to meet one's day-to-day needs
I'm doing just fine
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as in created
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this neighborhood cleanup effort might just do some good
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as in imitated
to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of
the laughing partygoers begged their host to do Marlon Brando again
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as in come
to move forward along a course
how are you doing with the house restoration?
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as in performed
to present a portrayal or performance of
she's done Eliza Doolittle on the stage so many times that she can probably play the flower girl in her sleep
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as in cheated
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
did them out of their savings with surprising ease
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as in pounded
to strike repeatedly
no one is sure who did them in that alley
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as in happened
to take place
nothing's ever doing in this boring little town
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Recent Examples of done
Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Kikuchi didn’t even give up a hit in any of his other four innings, but the damage had been done.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
When her soccer career is done, Wolniakowski will undoubtedly look back on Friday’s goal as a highlight.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The Warriors weren’t done scoring in the inning.
—Tony Gleason, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
The 11-year veteran, who played 3 1/2 seasons with the Washington Wizards after his one-and-done season at KU, then had short stints with Phoenix, Golden State and Charlotte, has found a home in Philly the past three seasons.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Kennywood Park To celebrate the anniversary of the Whip, the park said that the ride had some new painting work done over the offseason, including new logos on the cars commemorating the 100th anniversary.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The mighty Dodgers have also only won four but have done it at a 44% success rate.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 17 Apr. 2026
But Ava refuses to call Troy and rally the members to stand up for Josh, who has done so much for them.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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The Bills have done some homework on him in the pre-draft process and need a long-term punter.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Kikuchi didn’t even give up a hit in any of his other four innings, but the damage had been done.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
When her soccer career is done, Wolniakowski will undoubtedly look back on Friday’s goal as a highlight.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The Warriors weren’t done scoring in the inning.
—Tony Gleason, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
The 11-year veteran, who played 3 1/2 seasons with the Washington Wizards after his one-and-done season at KU, then had short stints with Phoenix, Golden State and Charlotte, has found a home in Philly the past three seasons.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Kennywood Park To celebrate the anniversary of the Whip, the park said that the ride had some new painting work done over the offseason, including new logos on the cars commemorating the 100th anniversary.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The mighty Dodgers have also only won four but have done it at a 44% success rate.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 17 Apr. 2026
But Ava refuses to call Troy and rally the members to stand up for Josh, who has done so much for them.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for done
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Ghirardelli said no illnesses have been reported and its own testing has not identified contamination in the finished products.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Add Cabinetry Nothing makes a laundry room look more finished and curated quite like adding cabinetry.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Feeling a little funky, exhausted or sore can happen for a number of reasons, including perimenopause and menopause.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
24 Apr. 2026
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Tranquility notwithstanding, Suriel was exhausted.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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More recently, Nvidia's doomed effort to acquire the British chip designer Arm Holdings encountered regulatory scrutiny across multiple jurisdictions, including China, before collapsing under the weight of geopolitical and competition concerns.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … THAT SETTLES IT — Archaeologists crack 'Spanish Roanoke' mystery with haunting find from doomed colony.—
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FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Thirty-five species have already been declared extinct, and more are likely gone.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The team evaluated the size of the ancient octopuses using allometric calculation—a method that used the proportional growth rates of modern, long-bodied finned octopuses to extrapolate the size of their extinct relatives.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Now he’s gone and directed this lively documentary that features those aforementioned interviews.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Miranda has gone viral too, in the bad way, for publishing a piece about a fashion brand since revealed to use sweatshop labor.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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What sufficed for drama down the stretch was whether May’s team would join Jerry Tarkanian’s 1990 UNLV juggernaut as only the second team to hit triple digits at the Final Four in the modern era.—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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What sufficed for drama down the stretch was whether May’s team would join Jerry Tarkanian’s 1990 UNLV juggernaut as only the second team to hit triple digits at the Final Four in the modern era.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Paul and Mortensen had been under investigation by both the Draper City Police Department and West Jordan Police Department regarding a series of allegations each made that the other had acted violently during altercations in February, as well as an incident that took place in 2024.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Cunningham was 13-for-23 from the field, made all 14 of his free throw attempts and added five assists.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Why had someone polished smooth one of the crania and decorated another with a pattern of scratch marks?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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While Minogue was expected to prevail at the convention, the successful CEO, West Point graduate and decorated Iraq War combat veteran bested fellow candidates Mike Kennealy and Brian Shortsleeve by winning an overwhelming 70% of the vote.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Done.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/done. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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