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verb

present participle of do
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as in serving
to be enough even half of that amount of sugar will do

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Recent Examples of doing
Noun
This is another of many federal government doings that merits the attention of incoming president Donald Trump’s advisory Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 To Billy’s horror, that means that the lethal nature of the trials, which lead to the deaths of Mrs. Hart (Debra Jo Rupp), Alice (Ali Ahn) and Lilia (Patti LuPone), was his doing, too. Adam B. Vary, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
Miss Manners would consider the need to save money and/or energy good reasons for doing so. Susan Steade, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024 Instead, the Panthers made the call to shut down their 1,100-yard rusher to prevent him from doing further damage to his strained calf or other body parts over the final two games of the season. Joseph Person, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for doing 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doing
Noun
  • In the grand scheme of things, a game on a field is nothing compared to the task of losing a loved one or rebuilding a life after losing it all.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Special run-flat tires, a new thing at the time, finish off the impenetrable visage.
    Josh Max, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Who's performing at tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025?
    Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Joy Malone/Getty Images When are the Jonas Brothers performing on New Year's Eve?
    Alex Sundby, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Singing was more fun than decorating cookies.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Previously, Gerry had spent time decorating their yard with fanciful folk sculptures, including a bathtub painted to look like both a cow and a fighter plane, and also trying to preserve old buildings in town, but now his purpose narrowed.
    Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • This behavior may reflect a stronger motivation to rejoin the herd and a more proactive approach to coping with isolation.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The novel’s dynamic structure mimics these coping mechanisms, unveiling Haiwen’s perspective from present to past, and Suchi’s past to present.
    Kayla Maiuri, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • This $15 option from Basic Concepts attaches to your tray table, creating a swinging hammock that provides relief for tired, swollen feet.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Workplace evolutions spurred by technology even impact those who are creating them.
    Aliza Knox, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The dog's posture in the viral clip is unsurprising because research has shown that canines are capable of imitating human actions.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Art is imitating life for Jennifer Lopez.
    Jen Juneau, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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  • This program, which began in 2022, is designed to rectify historic problems with IDR plans that prevented many borrowers from progressing toward 20- or 25-year loan forgiveness.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The Athletic reported on Wednesday that West Ham were progressing in their talks with Potter, with the club later confirming the departure of Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge.
    Stuart James, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • When Sanders was playing, all the attention was on his flash — his spectacular flash.
    Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The World Junior tournament is always good for some surprises; a couple of unexpected players emerging as top scorers or playing well in big moments, or a traditional top nation getting upset in the medal round.
    Corey Pronman, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024

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“Doing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doing. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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