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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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2
as in killed
to deprive of life
the early frost did in all of our tender plants
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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 cheated
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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Historically, Congress has acted to shore up Social Security before the trust funds were exhausted, as was done in 1983.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Her art also grew larger, occupying monumental proportions for commissions done in the 1980s and ’90s.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 26 May 2026
Using his climbing expertise, Verkler gets the job done in about an hour.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 26 May 2026
In-person classes can still maintain some degree of rigor, and cheating can be reduced to zero as long as all assignments are done in the classroom.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 26 May 2026
Rooms done in reclaimed wood come with gas fireplaces and Bulgari and L’Occitane toiletries.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Computations that the world’s most powerful conventional supercomputers could never hope to complete can be done in minutes and hours with quantum computers.
—Aldo Svaldi, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
None of this is being done in the name of the institution.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Verb
Today, with an easy island glamour done in white columns and blue arches, the hotel itself retains its air of romance, and its location on a private beach keeps celebrities cycling through.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Historically, Congress has acted to shore up Social Security before the trust funds were exhausted, as was done in 1983.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Her art also grew larger, occupying monumental proportions for commissions done in the 1980s and ’90s.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 26 May 2026
Using his climbing expertise, Verkler gets the job done in about an hour.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 26 May 2026
In-person classes can still maintain some degree of rigor, and cheating can be reduced to zero as long as all assignments are done in the classroom.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 26 May 2026
Rooms done in reclaimed wood come with gas fireplaces and Bulgari and L’Occitane toiletries.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Computations that the world’s most powerful conventional supercomputers could never hope to complete can be done in minutes and hours with quantum computers.
—Aldo Svaldi, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
None of this is being done in the name of the institution.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for done in
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Images of the shelter slipped the Russian choke hold to appear on the world’s screens—intact and unbowed amid the rubble, like a temple time-transported from some more ancient siege, the faces of those within drained but resolute.—
James Verini,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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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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Russian air defenses intercepted and destroyed more than 350 Ukrainian drones over territories both close to the border but also as further afield as Moscow, St Petersburg, and Novgorod in the country’s west, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Twelve people were killed, including two young boys, in the southeastern city of Dnipro, where a four-story apartment building was partially destroyed, local officials said.—
Valentyn Ogirenko,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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At least 13 people were killed in the overnight assault that Ukraine’s military said involved more than 600 drones and dozens of missiles, including advanced hypersonics.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Israel says 23 of its soldiers and four civilians have been killed over the same period.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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As the media narrative went, a 27-year-old gay serial killer named Andrew Cunanan had murdered five wealthy gay paramours, the last of whom was the fashion designer Gianni Versace.—
Adam Turner,
Vanity Fair,
1 June 2026
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In his original tweet on May 31, 2020, Napear responded to a question from former Kings center DeMarcus Cousins, who asked Napear for his thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement after George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
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Percy Steinhart—the late designer of velvet slippers worn by the likes of Anne Hathaway, Lady Gaga, and the former king of Spain—was the owner of this Federal-style beauty in Litchfield, originally built in 1874.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
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The bras ahead are designed with that in mind, offering a close fit, supportive underwire, and versatile straps that can be worn multiple ways.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
1 June 2026
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However, instead of wrapping up storylines neatly, the series' final episode created more questions, and left many feeling cheated of a firm resolution.—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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There’s a rule and Saints cheated in the play-offs, a separate competition.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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There probably are owners who are hesitant — right or wrong — to hire him to lead their organizations because of how the entire situation in Miami — his prior head coaching job — played out.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
13 Jan. 2026
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Bulson was put on administrative leave with pay as the investigation played out.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Items that fall in the toilet are soggy, in need of sanitizing, and possibly ruined.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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Our house, ruined by the 1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake, was rebuilt from the foundation up.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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“Done in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/done%20in. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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