Synonyms of done
1
as in finished
brought or having come to an end
the demanding job was finally done
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2
as in exhausted
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
after bicycling 30 miles we were completely done
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4
as in extinct
no longer existing
the day of the small independent grocer is done
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as in gone
to be fitting or proper
that outfit just won't do for the opera
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3
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 plucked
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
did them out of their savings with surprising ease
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as in licked
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
Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 3 Apr. 2023
Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
Some, like Hugo Ekitike, Joao Pedro, Jack Grealish and Mohammed Kudus, have already done so.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The regulation of historic districts is done at the local level.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Assembled at Port-La Nouvelle and towed 16 km offshore, the turbines now stand ready for the final stage of cable and grid connection works done by RTE, before starting to deliver clean energy to approximately 50,000 inhabitants each year.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Foster proved it could be done.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Kennedy has done more than simply meddle with recommendations.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Winters has had 21 surgeries and may need one more before he’s done.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
In the book is a sketch of a Bitter CD done on the back of a yellow envelope Ruzzin sketched in 1971 while working in Germany at Opel Design for Dave Holls.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Owner Jason Boso fixed that, infusing $2 million into the 10-year-old bar on better bathrooms, a covered section of the patio and a re-done kitchen.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 3 Apr. 2023
Verb
Most of the damage done by the Trojans came in the ground game with three touchdowns.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
Some, like Hugo Ekitike, Joao Pedro, Jack Grealish and Mohammed Kudus, have already done so.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The regulation of historic districts is done at the local level.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Assembled at Port-La Nouvelle and towed 16 km offshore, the turbines now stand ready for the final stage of cable and grid connection works done by RTE, before starting to deliver clean energy to approximately 50,000 inhabitants each year.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Foster proved it could be done.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Kennedy has done more than simply meddle with recommendations.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Winters has had 21 surgeries and may need one more before he’s done.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
In the book is a sketch of a Bitter CD done on the back of a yellow envelope Ruzzin sketched in 1971 while working in Germany at Opel Design for Dave Holls.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for done
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The reality is that though the individual components of fire cider may be good for you, the finished product may not taste great.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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After a three-minute curing time, the two halves of the mold are pulled apart, and the finished object is removed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Gaga ended the performance like an exhausted wind-up doll, caged again physically, but never spiritually.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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The apparently recent footage showed two hostages -- Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Alon Ohel -- looking gaunt and exhausted while being driven around Gaza City.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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This fuzzy, snout-nosed, smart aleck extraterrestrial whose name was Gordon Shumway crashed in the suburban garage of the Tanner family in California after escaping from the doomed planet of Melmac, which was destroyed by nuclear war.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Two months ago, state workers’ fight to maintain their ability to work remotely seemed doomed.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Wetlands need restoration to impound phosphorus that pours from extinct volcanoes and prevent the growth of deadly algae.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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However, the findings offer a unique look into the microbiomes of extinct giant animals.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And there are plenty of those in this terrific book—yet another opportunity to marvel at the decade that’s gone, but so not forgotten.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
5 Sep. 2025
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Say each word was a bird—alighting briefly, out of reach and then gone again.—
Leila Chatti
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Face-to-face sales are needed where online contracts once sufficed.—
Alla Adam,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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An Alien television show featuring nothing more than the Coca Cola classic Alien could have sufficed us, so why all the extra bells and whistles?—
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Also made from nonporous silicone, each liner is made from food-grade silicone that’s nontoxic and BPA-free.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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The right-hander made his second start with the organization on Saturday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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In another photo, Jenner blows out the candles on her birthday cake, which is covered in raspberries and decorated with daisies.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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The homes are fully furnished, decorated, and landscaped, and feature the latest in building trends, technology, and interior design.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Done.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/done. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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