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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3
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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Recent Examples of done in
Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Additionally, when Drew was interviewed shortly after Savio’s death, it was done in the break room of his own police department.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
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
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
Except for a joint venture with Caleres for footwear, all their products are done in-house, such as handbags.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Additionally, when Drew was interviewed shortly after Savio’s death, it was done in the break room of his own police department.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
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
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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Herodotus reasoned that had Helen in fact been within the walls of Troy instead of in Egypt, the Trojans would surely have surrendered her to the Greeks rather than allow their city to be destroyed.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Your homes may have been damaged or destroyed and your communities and towns no longer look the same.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Firefighters whisper about a gas main as a little girl, Dinah, is carried out of the wreckage—the sole survivor of a blast that killed her mom.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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As various ancient sources recount, after Achilles is killed by Paris, the Greeks resort to deception.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Season 1 draws from Hillerman’s novel Listening Woman about two people who are murdered in front of a blind shaman.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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In 2024, the BBC found several bots impersonating British teenagers Brianna Ghey, who was murdered in 2023, and Molly Russell, who died by suicide at 14 after viewing online material related to self-harm.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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Researchers have developed a new type of textile that can adjust its aerodynamic properties while worn on the body.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Oct. 2025
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The drawstring bucket bag can be worn as either a shoulder bag or a crossbody, and comes with a small, removable zip pouch that can hold credit cards or cash without getting lost inside your bag.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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At times, Gerber has even worn pieces plucked directly from Crawford’s wardrobe.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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Raped with a statue of Jesus plucked from a mantle.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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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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An old fur coat or feather stole could also be ruined.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Cash is king right now, Hsia said, and the AFJ is matching up to $1 million in donations that will go toward things such as new roofs for houses whose roofs were blown off and new furniture after many people's belongings were soaked through and ruined.—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Oct. 2025
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Many blue-city residents who have noticed a decrease in crime surely appreciate the safer streets, an environment that tired old No Kings boomers will never have to navigate.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Done in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/done%20in. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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