1
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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2
as in killed
to deprive of life
the early frost did in all of our tender plants
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3
as in murdered
to put to death deliberately
somebody did the old man in late last night
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as in worn
to use up all the physical energy of
the long day of hard work really did me in
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as in plucked
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
too savvy an investor to be done in by preposterous claims of astronomical returns
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Recent Examples of done in
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
And that’s precisely the subject discussed at length in the most recent episode of Go Off, Sis, done in partnership with Target.
—R29 Unbothered, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
May Support Mental Health Pumpkin seed oil may help with mental health, according to research done in rat models of depression.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
While your calendar may not be filled with garden parties or backyard barbecues, there’s still plenty of outdoor hanging to be done in October.
—Shalwah Evans, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The next decision on assistant hitting coaches could mirror what the club has done in its pitching department.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
My 33+ yrs of unblemished business experience, coming up with creative solutions to tackle complex problems and the ability to get things done in a cost-efficient and timely fashion.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The vote is done in a March Madness-style bracket, with winners of previous rounds going up against each other until only one chonker remains.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
More Anton Vaganov / AFP/Getty Images Stella spoke about the pit stop issue, acknowledging that there is work that needs to be done in this area.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
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There is also no indication that the change is being done in coordination with the MPA, rather this is about framing the content rules for users.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
And that’s precisely the subject discussed at length in the most recent episode of Go Off, Sis, done in partnership with Target.
—R29 Unbothered, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
May Support Mental Health Pumpkin seed oil may help with mental health, according to research done in rat models of depression.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
While your calendar may not be filled with garden parties or backyard barbecues, there’s still plenty of outdoor hanging to be done in October.
—Shalwah Evans, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The next decision on assistant hitting coaches could mirror what the club has done in its pitching department.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
My 33+ yrs of unblemished business experience, coming up with creative solutions to tackle complex problems and the ability to get things done in a cost-efficient and timely fashion.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The vote is done in a March Madness-style bracket, with winners of previous rounds going up against each other until only one chonker remains.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
More Anton Vaganov / AFP/Getty Images Stella spoke about the pit stop issue, acknowledging that there is work that needs to be done in this area.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for done in
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Civilian infrastructure—roads, sewage, electricity, and municipal services—has been destroyed.—
Mohammed R. Mhawish,
New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2025
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One police cruiser was destroyed by flames and needed to be towed away from the area, officials said.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Islamists were seen as complicit in India’s worst plane hijack in 1999 and the 2008 attack on the Indian embassy in Kabul, which killed several Indian citizens, including two senior diplomats.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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In April that year, an explosion at the facility killed one worker and injured four others, CNN affiliate WSMV reported.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Most American women who deal with domestic violence and are murdered, are murdered by their intimate partner.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Sandy Hook massacre, in which 26 people were murdered, including 20 children, generated new debate over gun violence legislation, but Congress took no action.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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New York has always worn its attitude on its sleeve and on its sneakers.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Anna Valentine design was worn by the royal during her visit to Belfast and Northern Ireland with King Charles III in March.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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The landscapes feel plucked from an epic poem, and centuries of battles, folklore, and ancient clans set the tone for a vibrant culture steeped in history.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
12 Oct. 2025
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Tradition meets contemporary design with this sculptural vessel that looks like it was plucked from a contemporary art exhibition.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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Increase heat to medium, add drained pasta; cook, stirring constantly, until a creamy sauce forms and clings to pasta, about 2 minutes.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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What starts as small talk always ends up in heated debates that leave me feeling drained and resentful.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Back in January, Preston remembered filming My Best Friend’s Wedding — and how an iconic scene ruined crab and lobster for her.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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All the beautiful lines have been ruined.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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Freeman took rookie Chad Patrick deep for the first Dodgers run, and his teammates squeezed a second run out of Brewers closer Abner Uribe in the ninth.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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The iPhone 17′s margin could also be squeezed by an unfavorable product mix and a higher bill of materials cost.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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