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 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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as in drained
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Recent Examples of done in
Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2025
Throughout the feat, Jenni quickly learned that not everything is meant to be done in a wedding dress.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
The FedEx project, for example, is the first one that the overnight delivery service has done in a decade.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
The renovations will be done in phases.
—Edda Leon, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
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
The next decision on assistant hitting coaches could mirror what the club has done in its pitching department.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
This has been done in pop, hip-hop, rap, in films like Boyz n the Hood and Friday with Ice Cube.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2025
Throughout the feat, Jenni quickly learned that not everything is meant to be done in a wedding dress.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
The FedEx project, for example, is the first one that the overnight delivery service has done in a decade.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
The renovations will be done in phases.
—Edda Leon, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
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
The next decision on assistant hitting coaches could mirror what the club has done in its pitching department.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for done in
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Oren Amir, founder of Go Home Builders in Los Angeles, said some of his rebuilding projects in Altadena, where residential areas were destroyed by January’s wildfires, have been delayed by conflicting guidance from the city on rooftop solar panel requirements.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Shipments may not be delivered, or even destroyed, as shipping companies seek information required to adhere to new tariffs.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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There’s no due process here, either; the three triumvirs don’t get their hands dirty, their decisions can’t be appealed, and there’s no public process by which those to be killed will be identified before the decision is final.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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Five people were killed and one was injured in five vehicle crashes on Arkansas roads from Saturday through Wednesday, according to preliminary police reports.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Oct. 2025
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Another legend explains how in the distant past, the nefarious Lake Nyos was formed from the decomposing body of a Kom chief whose people had been tricked and murdered by the Bamessi tribe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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State social studies standards for years have included discussion of how white Tulsans murdered as many as 300 Black people.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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With its biergarten vibes, Wolff’s Biergarten feels like it’s been plucked straight from Germany.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Wentz was once plucked from a cocoon in North Dakota and thrown into the Philadelphia fire.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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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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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Lockdowns throttled economic activity and squeezed tax revenue, while public spending surged as governments tried to protect the most vulnerable.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Some claim younger drinkers, particularly Gen Z, are tipping less, if at all — leaving bartenders frustrated and financially squeezed.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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