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done in

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verb

past participle of do in
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as in destroyed
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of a business venture that was done in by poor planning

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Recent Examples of done in
Verb
While space might be the final frontier, so much of the work done in space is designed to benefit us back here on Earth. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 21 Oct. 2026 But whether that work will get done in time to protect homes from further damage remains to be seen. — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 She was asked what was the most outrageous thing she's ever done in the name of fashion. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 The vast majority of those early votes were done in person, in addition to some mail-in ballots. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026 From there, teams are compared in groups of six and the rankings are done in chunks. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026 As part of those milestones, an eight-part docuseries Jay-Z in 8 about his career, done in conversation with uber-producer Rick Rubin, launched on HBO Max and HBO last month. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026 Tiers of crinoline and tulle created dramatic ballgowns, done in a way only an experienced wedding dress designer can. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 While the industry’s trafficking routes are kept obscured, its advertising is done in the open. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for done in
Adjective
  • Next, let the butter melt and place the hot, drained ears of corn in the stockpot.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Feeling mentally drained or physically exhausted is something everyone experiences from time to time.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Both the rocket and the camera were destroyed after crashing into the Earth at a speed of about 340 miles per hour.
    — Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Cities outside Paris have been hit hard by the unrest, including Limoges where a fire nearly destroyed the 19th-century city hall.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Two women, ages 50 and 60, were killed and dozens of other people were wounded in a Russian strike on a market in Lozova, in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region, said Oleh Syniehubov, head of the regional military administration.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Samuels was killed just minutes after posting about Wright's abuse on social media.
    — WCCO Staff, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The flow of money from Qatar into Gaza has taken on new significance since October 7, 2023, when Hamas terrorists stormed southern Israel, murdered some 1,200 people, and took 251 more hostage.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The child was Leslie Ann Downey, one of five victims murdered by Ian Brady and Myra Hindley between 1963 and 1965.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Generations have worn the style since, from Kurt Cobain to Charli XCX.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Today, the investment accessory paired perfectly with her bottle-green coat, previously worn at the Irish Guards’ St Patrick’s Day parade.
    — Olivia Allen, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • As Gabe yells that Morgan cheated and broke up the family, a grin starts to spread across Nick’s and Serena’s faces.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The Dubas front office cheated for offence in a sense too, deciding to buck the trend by building from centre ice backwards and not drafting/developing top d-men.
    — James Mirtle, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The way this game played out was indicative of what Mahomes’ career has become.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
  • This is a remarkably casual way to describe what has played out over the past couple months.
    — Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Clare is now living with Wilcox; her home was demolished in the crash.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The Santa Maria Addolorata Church in West Town is being demolished to make way for six new homes.
    — Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

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“Done in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/done%20in. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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