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
Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Since taking the reins at the RSN in October 2024, Wisnia has done his bit to boost in-game deliveries—the Red Sox closed out last season up 46% in average household ratings—while spearheading an efficiency review that gave way to the relaunch of NESN’s direct-to-consumer service.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Cassidy, who also sponsored that bill, said the measure directly addressed Ortega’s situation but more work needed to be done.
—Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Jerry Maguire also wasn't the first film Hunt had done with Cruise.
—Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The language switch has done nothing to lessen its global appeal, as a quick perusal of the YouTube comments suggests, though there are some jokes Jakubović acknowledges would be inscrutable outside Bosnia.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Obviously, there's a lot of cleanup to be done, and these people are going to need a lot of help.
—Darius Johnson, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Tracy acknowledged that the recovery hasn’t gone as smoothly as expected, but emphasized that isn’t because of anything Anthony’s done wrong.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
Unfortunately for the Trojans, Texas State wasn’t done yet.
—Jose De Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Verb
No part of hanging the flag was done on work time.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Since taking the reins at the RSN in October 2024, Wisnia has done his bit to boost in-game deliveries—the Red Sox closed out last season up 46% in average household ratings—while spearheading an efficiency review that gave way to the relaunch of NESN’s direct-to-consumer service.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Cassidy, who also sponsored that bill, said the measure directly addressed Ortega’s situation but more work needed to be done.
—Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Jerry Maguire also wasn't the first film Hunt had done with Cruise.
—Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The language switch has done nothing to lessen its global appeal, as a quick perusal of the YouTube comments suggests, though there are some jokes Jakubović acknowledges would be inscrutable outside Bosnia.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Obviously, there's a lot of cleanup to be done, and these people are going to need a lot of help.
—Darius Johnson, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Tracy acknowledged that the recovery hasn’t gone as smoothly as expected, but emphasized that isn’t because of anything Anthony’s done wrong.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
Unfortunately for the Trojans, Texas State wasn’t done yet.
—Jose De Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for done
Adjective
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Spanning four stories above a finished basement, the townhouse contains five bedrooms, five full baths, and three powder rooms.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
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Once again, use your common sense to do whatever is necessary to protect a finished floor.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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The workplace fills up with work that looks finished, sounds confident, and is hollow enough that some exhausted human — usually without credit or reward — still has to mop it up.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The governing body has so crowded the playing calendar that many of the better players in the world come into the tournament mentally exhausted and physically gassed.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
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In a June 3 post on X, Biden accused Tapper of attacking his mom after the journalist questioned Jill Biden’s account of former president Joe Biden’s mental state during his doomed 2024 re-election campaign.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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As the members of the 1986 Rogers Commission interrogate the complex inner workings of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to find what, or who, was responsible for the Challenger’s doomed fate, the show explores Commission member Sally Ride’s (Stewart) personal journey.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Like Temminck’s pangolin or coequal branches of government, retirement is in danger of going extinct.—
Joshua Rivera,
Vanity Fair,
8 June 2026
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Sea stars almost went extinct along the West Coast a decade ago.—
Casey Parks,
Washington Post,
6 June 2026
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Several photos and videos of her strutting down the runway at PrettyLittleThing’s Miami Swim Week event have gone viral, sparking conversation about her transformation.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
11 June 2026
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After his death, Capo moved back to her native Puerto Rico, hoping to escape the constant reminders in Orlando that her son was gone.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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He is entitled, dismissive and will go out of his way to say something cruel and condescending when nothing at all would have sufficed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 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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Some of the area’s best food products are made by members of the community.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Lattes, energy drinks, sodas and pre-workout powders have made caffeine easier to consume than ever and easier to overdo.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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With Larsson leading denim’s biggest trends including low-rise fits, colorful denim, micro shorts and denim decorated with charms and trinkets, the collection reflects this level of pop-star glam with standout items like red ombré flare denim and embellished denim with crystal detailing.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Zrike 8-Piece Ceramic Food Storage Set This eight-piece ceramic container set is decorated with illustrations of Snoopy, Woodstock, and summer cherries.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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“Done.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/done. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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