Synonyms of do
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as in to suffice 
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as in to serve
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as in to accomplish
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as in to decorate
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as in to cope
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as in to cause
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as in to imitate
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as in to proceed
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as in to perform
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as in to cheat
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as in to hide
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as in to happen
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as in event
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as in order
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as in cut
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as in need
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as in hurry
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as in to accomplish
to carry through (as a process) to completion
do as much as you can and leave the rest
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as in to decorate
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 to cope
to meet one's day-to-day needs
I'm doing just fine
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as in to cause
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 to imitate
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 to proceed
to move forward along a course
how are you doing with the house restoration?
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as in to perform
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 to cheat
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
did them out of their savings with surprising ease
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as in to hide
to strike repeatedly
no one is sure who did them in that alley
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as in to happen
to take place
nothing's ever doing in this boring little town
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as in event
a social gathering
it's supposed to be some sort of fancy do
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as in order
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
issued a long list of dos and don'ts before we even started the project
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as in cut
a style or arrangement of hair
you can tell that the picture was taken in the 1980s from my permed do
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as in need
archaic
something one must do because of prior agreement
in this hour of national crisis everyone must do their do
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as in hurry
chiefly dialect
a state of noisy, confused activity
in that small town a great deal of do could come from very little indeed
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Recent Examples of do
David Nikel, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
For the second year in a row, all Texas backup quarterback Arch Manning could do was watch as the Longhorns came up painfully short in the final moments of a College Football Playoff semifinal game.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
Amid the devastating ongoing Palisades Fire, actor Sebastian Harrison did everything possible to escape.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
From its deployment of renewable energy infrastructure to the planting of some 600 million trees, doing and being seen to be doing green things is intended to put Kyiv on the same environmental page as Brussels.
—David Vetter, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Guiding is done via a free downloadable app, allowing guests to appreciate the otherwise silent nature of the trip.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
For the second year in a row, all Texas backup quarterback Arch Manning could do was watch as the Longhorns came up painfully short in the final moments of a College Football Playoff semifinal game.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
Amid the devastating ongoing Palisades Fire, actor Sebastian Harrison did everything possible to escape.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
From its deployment of renewable energy infrastructure to the planting of some 600 million trees, doing and being seen to be doing green things is intended to put Kyiv on the same environmental page as Brussels.
—David Vetter, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for do
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This, suffice it to say, is not how debate in America should work.—
The Editors,
National Review,
10 Jan. 2025
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The journey to crafting an effective private equity (PE) résumé begins with the understanding that your existing corporate résumé won't suffice.—
Mary Elizabeth Bradford, CERM, CMRW, CARW, MCD, NCOPE,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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For their cake, the couple opted for an apple cinnamon sponge confection with peach jam and mascarpone filling, and cognac tonka bean buttercream decorated with seasonal flowers by Aimee France.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
17 Jan. 2025
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Mack’s keys, attached to a fob decorated with her daughters’ photographs, dangled from the inside lock.—
Michael Gordon,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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Homeowners likely face fights with their insurance companies, as local officials grapple with how to cope with billions of dollars worth of damage.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2025
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Here are some tips for coping and managing pain:201819 Take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as Advil or Motrin (ibuprofen), about 20 to 30 minutes before the procedure can reduce cramping and discomfort.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
14 Jan. 2025
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Airport-goers be warned: Getting to Sky Harbor International Airport may be even more of a headache than usual this weekend as a major freeway near downtown Phoenix will be closed from Jan. 10 to Jan. 13, causing trouble getting in and out of the city, the Arizona Department of Transportation said.—
Lauren De Young,
The Arizona Republic,
10 Jan. 2025
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TikTok lawyers have urged the justices to step in before the law takes effect, saying even a monthlong shutdown would cause the app to lose about one-third of its daily American users and significant advertising revenue.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2025
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Paul Barrett: Zuckerberg Is Appeasing Trump Zuckerberg is imitating Musk to curry favor with Trump.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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However, just months after their characters shared their first kiss in 2019's in Spider-Man: Far from Home, life imitated art for the pair.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Initially concerned about Bambi's movement and heart rate, the doctors were hesitant to proceed with further pushing.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Monday night’s three inaugural balls are expected to proceed as scheduled.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
17 Jan. 2025
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With this capability, Schaeffler can perform returnable account matching with the help of machine learning models and automate the matching process by activating line-item matching.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Harfouch performed his Concerto for Peace in front of an audience that included archbishops, cultural dignitaries, and influential scholars from around the world.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
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Caregivers may be tempted to let kids win or even cheat to avoid meltdowns and tantrums.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
8 Jan. 2025
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Most significantly, with three other dangerous Bears weapons spread to the right, safety Xavier Woods began cheating in that direction before the play began.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Do.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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