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
Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
In episode nine, billionaire Leon Prater (Peter Dinklage) shoots and kills Batista after failing to compel Dexter to do the deed himself.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Carl David Goette-Luciak, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
The fact that Russia has not eased up its attacks means that Putin is waiting to see what deeds — beyond resuming the paused arms supplies — will follow the words.
—The Editors, National Review, 11 July 2025
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Noun
Today, Smoot said his good deeds honor the sacrifices Jemison and Pulliam made for him.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
In episode nine, billionaire Leon Prater (Peter Dinklage) shoots and kills Batista after failing to compel Dexter to do the deed himself.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
City of Miami: The city of Miami, which would deed the property to SLAM.
—Carl David Goette-Luciak, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
The fact that Russia has not eased up its attacks means that Putin is waiting to see what deeds — beyond resuming the paused arms supplies — will follow the words.
—The Editors, National Review, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deed
Noun
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Thirteen players have achieved this feat, with 10 of them doing so before 1980.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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This means that rising to the top in just a few years is a feat that only the best can achieve.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nevertheless, the Phillies and Marlins teams were aware that few things are as exciting for a young fan as getting a home run ball.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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This homey boutique is a one-stop shop for all things Durango.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Horses transferred to other trainers ― most notably more than a dozen 2-year-olds to Steve Asmussen.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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Top players transferring to top programs has been a growing trend over the past decade, and that will only increase with the TSSAA one-time transfer rule.—
Cecil Joyce,
The Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In 2022, then UK Prime Minister Liz Truss unleashed a wave of market panic with unfunded tax cuts that forced the Bank of England into emergency action after 30-year gilt yields soared by over 100 basis points.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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These seemingly innocuous actions can kindle dry grass, potentially triggering a wildfire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wintour has tapped protege and Vogue digital editor Chloe Malle as head of editorial content for the American edition of Vogue, taking the reins from Wintour, who ceded her role leading the publication in June.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
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Just days after announcing her engagement to Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift ceded some of the spotlight to a fellow NFL WAG celebrating a milestone birthday.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That brief three-month double act between an executive chairman and a CEO is now over.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Though his interests were that of a pretty typical child — computing and gaming, playing the saxophone, enjoying soccer and time with his pets — he was also known for his acts of kindness and generosity.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The warm welcome Putin received in China, coupled with the military and diplomatic might on display during the summit and the military parade, was designed to convey a message.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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These artists no doubt saw themselves in the plucky perspective that Swift’s lyrics conveyed.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some of it has been by our own doing.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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There is plenty of money to spend, but Dubas doesn’t want to lock himself into risky, long-term deals right now when the team is in transition and several bad contracts — some of which were his doing — remain on the books.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Deed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deed. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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