1
as in feat
an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness
traditionally heroes have been celebrated for their great deeds in song and story
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2
as in thing
something done by someone
deeds always carry greater weight than words
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as in to transfer
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
the philanthropist unexpectedly deeded his entire fortune to the animal shelter
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Recent Examples of deed
Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2025
In the same after show, Berner denied doing the deed in the primary bath.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
Journal Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2024
The Royals announced on Feb. 13 the organization’s selection of the East Crossroads site and the team’s plan to buy all six blocks and deed to the county the land that would be needed for the stadium.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2024
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Noun
Traditionally, the Huntsman, a character who received his own (sorta) spinoff in 2012 with Snow White and the Huntsman, is ordered by the Queen to kill Snow White but neglects the devious deed.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2025
In the same after show, Berner denied doing the deed in the primary bath.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
Barbara later worked in data entry in the titles and deeds department at the Waukesha County Courthouse, then at a student loan company and at UPS.
—Journal Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2024
The Royals announced on Feb. 13 the organization’s selection of the East Crossroads site and the team’s plan to buy all six blocks and deed to the county the land that would be needed for the stadium.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deed
Noun
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There’s an irony that Van Lith will have to go through her former team to accomplish this feat.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2025
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That’s no easy feat and this is where automation can come in and support human endeavours.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Jake Paul has nothing but good things to say about his Disney days.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Few things can complicate the otherwise straightforward matter of death quite like family and the possibility of inheritance.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The deportees were then transferred to the Center for Terrorism Confinement, known as Cecot, the largest prison in the Americas.—
Merlin Delcid,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Schreiner also spoke out against states and colleges that were not offering the trans athlete a full scholarship when Schreiner wanted to transfer in December.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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That assumes good intentions, transparent action, and a willingness to make tough decisions.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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So far no one has suggested that the deaths are the result of enemy action—that is to say, Belarusian or Russian action—except in the sense that Americans are in Lithuania in the first place to deter a Russian attack.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Trump issued demands after threatening to withhold $400 million. 0:28 Columbia University appears to have ceded to the Trump administration's demands after a threat to withhold $400 million in federal funds.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Boeing has ceded ground to rival Airbus AIR.PA in the delivery race and entered the crosshairs of regulators and customers following missteps.—
Mike Stone,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Opening acts in select cities include Marshmello, The All-American Rejects and Boys Like Girls.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
23 Mar. 2025
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George Michael’s many acts of generosity, often conducted under condition of anonymity, have come to light since the star’s death in 2016.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Communication tops this list—chiefs of staff must convey complex ideas clearly and diplomatically across all organizational levels.—
Cynthia Pong, JD,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Earlier in the game, Swanson conveyed in a conversation with Crow-Armstrong to utilize the tools he has been given and not think too much how to best use them.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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James, a police detective, has disappeared after some strange doings at work, leaving behind a mysterious letter with covert messages that John helps decode.—
Sarah Larson,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
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Appropriately goofy hair and wig designs, when called for, are supplied by Peter Herman while Stephen Gifford’s period scenic designs support the on-stage doings admirably.—
Christopher Smith,
Orange County Register,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Deed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deed. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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