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
  • Salma Hayek has been beating the drum for chicly embracing your gray hairs for some time now, amid all her other duties and diary dates.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Pederson also surrendered play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Press Taylor, marking Taylor’s first time calling plays for a professional team.
    Mike Jones, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of duties
Noun
  • When approached by an undercover FBI informant posing as somebody ideologically aligned, Hassan, in a series of messages over a period of several months, provided detailed instructions on how to carry out a mass casualty event targeting Jews.
    The Editors, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Creating seamless experiences with clear instructions, accessible support and a sense of accomplishment at the end all contribute to a positive interaction.
    Mallory Walsh, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of instructions
Noun
  • Tech leaders should prepare to comply with obligations for high-risk AI systems, including data quality, risk management and quality assurance systems, and enabling human oversight.
    Andrew Duncan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The United States does not uphold its obligations to NATO out of some kind of misguided altruism.
    Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of obligations
Noun
  • Promoter Harold Conrad, who was present, said Clay kept making fun of Liston’s bad luck.
    Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
  • These dinner parties are far from a snooze, with themes, food, and fun.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of fun
Noun
  • Many companies struggle with clearly defining brand management responsibilities.
    Ira Belsky, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The constant tug-of-war between parental responsibilities and professional life can lead to feelings of guilt, stress and burnout that can seem insurmountable without the right strategies in place.
    Daniel Wendt, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of responsibilities
Noun
  • Familiarize yourself with these distinctions early in the commercialization process to prepare for varying requirements and potential delays.
    Linda De Jesus, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Additionally, organizations should consider their specific connectivity requirements, such as bandwidth, latency and security, to ensure that the NaaS solution can effectively meet these demands.
    Claudio Saes, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of requirements
Noun
  • For this achievement, the team overcame various technical hurdles, including atmospheric disturbances, the rapid movement of the satellite, and maintaining precise laser beam alignment.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Weeds often take advantage of disturbances to invade lawns.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of disturbances
Noun
  • Leading the pack were two of the evening's star nominees, Selena Gomez and Zendaya, who both opted for chin-length haircuts with voluminous curls and volume.
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Here, nine celebrities aged 50 plus, whose haircuts are the perfect partner to their frames.
    Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of haircuts
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“Dos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dos. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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