as in thing
something done by someone
is that mess in the kitchen your doing?
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as in sufficing
to be fitting or proper
that outfit just won't do for the opera
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as in serving
to be enough
even half of that amount of sugar will do
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as in performing
to carry through (as a process) to completion
do as much as you can and leave the rest
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as in decorating
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
did the living room in French provincial style
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as in coping
to meet one's day-to-day needs
I'm doing just fine
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as in creating
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this neighborhood cleanup effort might just do some good
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as in imitating
to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of
the laughing partygoers begged their host to do Marlon Brando again
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as in progressing
to move forward along a course
how are you doing with the house restoration?
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as in playing
to present a portrayal or performance of
she's done Eliza Doolittle on the stage so many times that she can probably play the flower girl in her sleep
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as in squeezing
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
did them out of their savings with surprising ease
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as in hiding
to strike repeatedly
no one is sure who did them in that alley
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as in happening
to take place
nothing's ever doing in this boring little town
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Recent Examples of doing
Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Aug. 2024
Considered a good negotiator, Zambada has been seen as the syndicate's strategist and dealmaker, thought to be more involved in its day-to-day doings than the more flamboyant Guzmán.
—CBS News, 15 Aug. 2024
Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
You have been getting caught up in what other people are doing, thinking, and saying far too much.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
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Zambada is considered the syndicate’s strategist and deal-maker, thought to be more involved in its day-to-day doings than the more flamboyant Guzmán.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Aug. 2024
Considered a good negotiator, Zambada has been seen as the syndicate's strategist and dealmaker, thought to be more involved in its day-to-day doings than the more flamboyant Guzmán.
—CBS News, 15 Aug. 2024
Verb
And, in extreme cases, such a pill might be more efficient for targeting anxiety than doing breathing exercises.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
You have been getting caught up in what other people are doing, thinking, and saying far too much.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doing
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American manufacturing had its heyday in the 1950s when workers making things accounted for more than 30% of all employees.Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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This can only mean one thing: real and growing risk for the already-vulnerable workers in its supply chain.Áine Clarke, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
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These robots will be capable of performing tasks like cleaning, cooking and offering personalized assistance.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The spectacle will mark Bey’s first time performing since the release of her Billboard 200-topping album Cowboy Carter.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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So why not skip the cookie decorating this year and let these drinks be the star of your seasonal celebrations?Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Needless to say, those who hate the thought of decorating for hours on end were incredibly jealous of this contraption.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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In what is rapidly becoming one of the best narratives of awards season this year, Pamela Anderson won her first major awards nomination ever for her performance as a veteran Las Vegas showgirl coping with the sudden closing of her show.Kate Aurthur, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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Adams further committed to her role as Mother, who seemingly turns into an actual dog as a coping mechanism while grappling with the weight and isolation of new motherhood, by declining to use prop hair on her chin.Michelle Lee, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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The movement components feature a variety of finishes, including circular graining, sandblasting, and black rhodium coating, creating a visually striking contrast with the white case.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ironically, the clean-energy movement is creating a way for businesses to get off the energy inflation train.Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Knightley said, before imitating her daughter shunning her from the dance floor at the disco.Latoya Gayle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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For Demi Moore, life is imitating art.Tommy McArdle, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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City currently sits 20th in the new 36-team group Champions League format, with only the top eight progressing automatically to the round of 16.Matias Grez, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Genetic research has advanced dramatically in recent years, progressing from enhancing food crops through genetic insights to exploring the possibility of resurrecting extinct species.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, with technology functions playing an increasingly integral role in business growth, other C-level roles have emerged to take on some of the responsibilities.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sasaki knew that attempting to expedite his dream of playing in the major leagues would cost him an enormous amount of public goodwill.Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Doing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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