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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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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
R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
But the work with human subjects was done in hospitals.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Yet that is precisely what has been done in the 48th Ward.
—Jack Markowski, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Early studies done in a lab (rather than on humans or animals) show that elderberry extract may help fight viruses, including the flu.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 26 Jan. 2026
Both of us had seen some film work Dan had done in the past.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
Potential backers should note that there was a previous Kickstarter campaign which Martoni cancelled, although this was reportedly done in order to offer a lower price, and to ensure that the finished product would be ready to ship when the campaign was completed.
—New Atlas, 26 Jan. 2026
Nix's season was done in the snap of an ankle bone, a freefall off an emotional mountaintop after leading the Broncos to a 33-30 overtime win over Buffalo in the AFC divisional round Saturday.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026
There may be an alchemy of inspiration, but writing itself is done in the humdrum of deleting a sentence or rearranging a line, of careful research and editing.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
Cohen suggests incorporating accent pieces—pillows, objects, and art—done in more vibrant tones that are easy to edit or remove over time.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
But the work with human subjects was done in hospitals.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Yet that is precisely what has been done in the 48th Ward.
—Jack Markowski, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Early studies done in a lab (rather than on humans or animals) show that elderberry extract may help fight viruses, including the flu.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 26 Jan. 2026
Both of us had seen some film work Dan had done in the past.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
Potential backers should note that there was a previous Kickstarter campaign which Martoni cancelled, although this was reportedly done in order to offer a lower price, and to ensure that the finished product would be ready to ship when the campaign was completed.
—New Atlas, 26 Jan. 2026
Nix's season was done in the snap of an ankle bone, a freefall off an emotional mountaintop after leading the Broncos to a 33-30 overtime win over Buffalo in the AFC divisional round Saturday.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026
There may be an alchemy of inspiration, but writing itself is done in the humdrum of deleting a sentence or rearranging a line, of careful research and editing.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for done in
Adjective
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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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Well, Federer just destroyed him — 6-1, 6-4 in about 50 minutes — and that left a lot of time to fill.—
Patrick McEnroe,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The fire killed two people, destroyed 1,084 homes and businesses and did more than $2 billion in property damage.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Two days shy of the one-year anniversary of a tragedy that killed 67 people near the nation’s capital, the National Transportation Safety Board will meet to determine the probable cause of the midair collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The fire killed two people, destroyed 1,084 homes and businesses and did more than $2 billion in property damage.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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James Folta Talks to Bookseller Angela Schwesnedl Angela Schwesnedl from Moon Palace Books in Minneapolis picked up my phone call on Saturday almost two hours to the minute after Alex Pretti was murdered in the street by ICE officers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Eger watched her parents taken away to the gas chambers where more than a million people, primarily of Jewish descent, were murdered.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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In a symbolic act, Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday removed a yellow pin worn by many Israeli citizens and public figures since the early months of the war to show solidarity with the hostages and their families.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Cast in sterling silver, each piece is modeled on the bone of the area of the body where it will be worn — with a statement choker in the form of a wishbone, earrings modeled on ear bones found in avians and rings shaped after the bones of the feet.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After the Astros cheated to win the 2017 World Series, the Dodgers didn’t face them again until 2020.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Bondi forgave a crime that had put people’s lives at risk and cheated the government of vaccine doses that could have been given to others.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
Verb
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Frankly, this ruined my birthday for me for the next forty years.—
Gaby Iori
January 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Knowing what not to wash together can save plenty of headaches (and ruined garments and linens) down the line.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
27 Jan. 2026
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