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
Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Through their words and deeds, Gibson offers gentle tutorials about language, meaning, hurt.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 3 Feb. 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
Denying the bugs a body to eat is truly a heroic deed.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Through their words and deeds, Gibson offers gentle tutorials about language, meaning, hurt.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 3 Feb. 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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Even with the benefits of modern science, maintaining such a physique into his 30s represents a feat, too.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Milan High School won the title in 1954 in the Indiana-only state championship and had been the smallest school to achieve that feat.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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One thing, however, stood out: a heavily bandaged left wrist.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2025
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In fact, there are many, many things that shouldn’t go in the dishwasher.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Bond spent two seasons with Alabama before transferring to Texas for the 2024 season.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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Before transferring to join Clemson’s inaugural gymnastics program, Clark was also a star at Utah State University.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Shaw will not be in action for Jamaica in their back-to-back friendlies against Peru on February 23 and 26 during the upcoming international break.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Lester, 86, had previously been facing charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal action, but pleaded guilty on Friday to a lesser charge of second-degree assault as part of a plea deal.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Concurrently, Sweeney is not interested in ceding draft capital for short-term assistance.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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When Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson ceded all creative control of James Bond to Amazon MGM Studios, eras ended.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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These small acts of showing up authentically lead to big gains over time and can inspire others along the way.—
Megan Bruneau,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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While opening acts haven’t been officially announced yet for the stadium shows, Blackpink concerts are known for their elaborate production and full-evening experiences.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Even the hardtop enclosure, with sliding-glass doors and an open area at the back, conveys a sense of airiness.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2025
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The prison was the perfect place to convey that [part of the] story.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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For example, the White House Correspondents Association decides which reporters go into small spaces like the Oval Office or Air Force One to report on the president’s doings.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
25 Feb. 2025
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The region has long suffered from civil conflict, and bodies washing up on the riverbanks may not have all been Gustave’s doing.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Deed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deed. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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