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
Evan Bush, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Cooper Rush has done a respectable job, and Micah Parsons will be all over Bryce Young.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Most people never do this exercise because seeing the gap between their current reality and their dreams feels painful.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Against an Auburn team that wanted to do the same things, Alabama’s defense bounced back in a major way.
—Kennington Smith Iii, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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How often did ancient humans and Neanderthals interbreed?
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Cooper Rush has done a respectable job, and Micah Parsons will be all over Bryce Young.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Most people never do this exercise because seeing the gap between their current reality and their dreams feels painful.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Against an Auburn team that wanted to do the same things, Alabama’s defense bounced back in a major way.
—Kennington Smith Iii, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for do
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The human touch is irreplaceable, especially in a sector like customer service, where sometimes a bot just won’t suffice.Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Although the support probably won’t suffice for more athletic adventures like hiking or running, the no-fuss, super-comfy style is just the thing for hotel lounging, shopping and low-key sight-seeing—with no worry about blisters.Samson McDougall, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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Neely Nights is a display that involves neighbors on Neely Street pitching in and decorating their own front lawns.Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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Higher temperatures have led to warmer winters and longer growing seasons, which contribute to the prevalence of pests and disease that damage the trees usually decorated for Christmas.Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
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With more extreme wildfire events presumably on the horizon, the scientists stressed the importance of equipping doctors with better tools to cope with such circumstances.Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
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After being diagnosed in 2004, Etheridge turned to cannabis as a way to cope with the pain, nausea, and emotional toll of her treatment.Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Seasonal visitors like rodents, spiders, and wildlife can cause significant damage and health risks without intervention.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Report Notes Staffing Problem The task force found that Thomas Crooks, the gunman in Butler, Pennsylvania, exploited security gaps caused by insufficient staffing and resources.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Life really does imitate art — and Jeremy Strong is here for it.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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During the 2024 presidential campaign, Trump often mocked Macron, imitating his accent and threatening to impose steep tariffs on wine and champagne bottles shipped to the U.S. if France tried to tax American companies.SYLVIE CORBET, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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What happens to Social Security and Medicare? Both retirement and disability benefits proceed without interruptions.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Stockton, New York, homeowner initially spotted two teeth hidden in the fronds of a plant on their property and proceeded to uncover two more teeth buried inches underground, the New York State Museum said.Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Kamilah performed an original rap that hyped up Seacrest.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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This can be performed in separate locations or between individuals in the same room using a speakerphone.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Others cast blame, lie, and even cheat to avoid consequences.Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Every woman is either a scorned wife, a cheating girlfriend, or a pretty young thing.Riann Phillip, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Do.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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