dos

noun

variants or do's
Definition of dosnext
plural of do
1
as in functions
a social gathering it's supposed to be some sort of fancy do

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2
as in rules
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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3
as in cuts
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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4
as in duties
archaic something one must do because of prior agreement in this hour of national crisis everyone must do their do

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5
as in commotions
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 Synonyms for dos
  1. duties
  2. instructions
  3. obligations
  4. fun
  5. responsibilities
  6. requirements
  7. disturbances
  8. haircuts
Noun
  • Kaling opted for the complete opposite end of the color spectrum for her announcing duties, wearing a dress courtesy of Rachel Gilbert.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Sauer had argued that the continuation of the case, which is currently on appeal, will impede the Republican from carrying out his presidential duties.
    Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of duties
Noun
  • These types of applications allow workers to follow step-by-step instructions directly in their field of view, eliminating the need for flipping through bulky manuals or relying on supervisors for routine tasks.
    Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • First United and Jones complained that the trustee overseeing the auction did not comply with Lopez’s instructions in the bankruptcy proceeding, as the bids were submitted under seal.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of instructions
Noun
  • Your employees should know how privacy impacts their roles and how to uphold obligations.
    Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • How Data And Technology Can Help Cross-border employment means international payroll compliance, tax obligations, work permits, visas and distinctly different legal frameworks.
    Rick Hammell, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of obligations
Noun
  • Intense and floral with tons of fun and unique flavors that would absolutely pop with the bitterness of vermouth or the sweetness of citrus, just waiting to be turned into a dry Martini.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • For more foodie fun, join the Let’s Eat, Orlando Facebook group.
    Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of fun
Noun
  • Williams acknowledged that with every step Brown has been bumped up the ladder, more responsibilities have been dropped in his lap.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Membership and responsibilities of the National Energy Council are being developed now.
    Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of responsibilities
Noun
  • Businesses must adopt a comprehensive approach toward cybersecurity to tackle possible vulnerabilities, regulatory requirements and emerging threats from AI and automation.
    Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Dedicated chips that are optimized for AI will lower the power and processing requirements for hardware with integrated AI.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of requirements
Noun
  • Traditionally, as qubits increase in number, their sensitivity to tiny disturbances also rises, leading to errors.
    Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • According to The Sun, the RT-G’s AI capabilities include facial recognition to identify known criminals and detect disturbances.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of disturbances
Noun
  • Surprisingly, dating here can also be cost-effective, with low average expenses for grooming and fitness, including some of the country’s cheapest haircuts and gym memberships, the WalletHub analysis found.
    Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Salons could offer 20% off morning haircuts to reduce evening wait times.
    Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Dos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dos. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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