do in

verb

Definition of do innext
1
as in to destroy
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 to kill
to deprive of life the early frost did in all of our tender plants

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3
as in to assassinate
to put to death deliberately somebody did the old man in late last night

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4
as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of the long day of hard work really did me in

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5
as in to cheat
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 Synonyms for do in
  1. destroy
  2. kill
  3. assassinate
  4. wear
  5. cheat
  6. demolish
  7. slay
  8. murder
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  • Some 12,000 structures — buildings and cars — have been destroyed so far, and with them many tons of property of all levels of sentimental meaning.
    Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
  • In turn, Jod destroyed the Supervisor, shutting down the safety droids and causing a blackout in the city.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of destroy
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  • Those winds have fanned wildfires into destructive infernos across Los Angeles, killing at least 11 and displacing tens of thousands this week.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
  • The medical examiner's office says five of those deaths were in the Palisades Fire, while 11 people were killed in the Eaton Fire.
    Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of kill
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  • The tradition of a national day of mourning following the death of a notable public figure began in the U.S. after Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, according to The New York Times.
    Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Catch up quick: After Israel assassinated Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and the Shia militia group suffered a series of defeats, the Biden administration decided to take advantage of the situation and push Lebanese leaders to elect a new president.
    Barak Ravid, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of assassinate
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  • The agency recommended residents wear N95 or P100 masks if outside for long periods.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The Danish public broadcaster, DR, reported Friday that Trump's team encouraged homeless and socially disadvantaged people in Greenland to appear in a video wearing MAGA hats after being offered a free meal in a nice restaurant.
    THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of wear
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  • Caregivers may be tempted to let kids win or even cheat to avoid meltdowns and tantrums.
    Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Most significantly, with three other dangerous Bears weapons spread to the right, safety Xavier Woods began cheating in that direction before the play began.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of cheat
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  • The plan is a major change for Jackson Memorial Hospital, which would demolish two office buildings across from a Metrorail station in 2027 to make way for affordable and workforce housing in two towers filled with shops, a hotel and more than 800 apartments.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Developers purchased the Young family home for $5.8 million in February 2023, and recently demolished the 4 Burleigh Street property to build a $28.75 million residential site, consequence.net reported.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of demolish
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  • The projections came as a surprise after the Fed delivered a definitive half-point rate cut in September and messaging that suggested the post-pandemic inflation had been all but slayed.
    Tobias Burns, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Indianapolis crime 2024:Brothers slain six days apart among this year's unsolved killings Homicides, shootings and more: How violent was Indianapolis this year?
    Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of slay
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  • The GoFundMe established this week singles out her 5-year-old son as needing special attention after seeing his mom get murdered.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
  • California For Subscribers The Mexican Mafia Tapes: Secret recordings reveal greed, betrayal — and a deal with the feds Sept. 4, 2024 Stinson had already been serving a life sentence for murdering a drug dealer in 1979.
    Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of murder
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