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as in performs
to carry through (as a process) to completion
do as much as you can and leave the rest
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as in decorates
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 copes
to meet one's day-to-day needs
I'm doing just fine
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as in causes
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 imitates
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 progresses
to move forward along a course
how are you doing with the house restoration?
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as in plays
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 squeezes
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
did them out of their savings with surprising ease
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as in hides
to strike repeatedly
no one is sure who did them in that alley
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as in happens
to take place
nothing's ever doing in this boring little town
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Recent Examples of does
What does ‘no fault or negligence’ actually mean?
—
Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
If these awarding bodies finally start getting it right and acknowledging Black artists for their worth, does the entire industry shift?
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Norton and McAfee filter bad sites using VPN technology, as does Trend Micro.
—PCMAG, 3 Feb. 2025
What law enforcement does, the overdose epidemic marches on, with New Yorkers dying preventable deaths out of a combination of social factors, the tainting of the drug supply with potent synthetic opioids like fentanyl, and what has often been a lack of available treatment and support.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025
In a town that does things by the book, Urban is intent on trying new things, tinkering around with formula.
—Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024
Society establishes a tax that if AI does the right thing, it is taxed lightly.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
But the manifesto does rail against health care insurance companies that put profits ahead of people, with United mentioned specifically.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
First things first - Gimenez does a couple of things very well.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
If these awarding bodies finally start getting it right and acknowledging Black artists for their worth, does the entire industry shift?
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Norton and McAfee filter bad sites using VPN technology, as does Trend Micro.
—PCMAG, 3 Feb. 2025
What law enforcement does, the overdose epidemic marches on, with New Yorkers dying preventable deaths out of a combination of social factors, the tainting of the drug supply with potent synthetic opioids like fentanyl, and what has often been a lack of available treatment and support.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025
In a town that does things by the book, Urban is intent on trying new things, tinkering around with formula.
—Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024
Society establishes a tax that if AI does the right thing, it is taxed lightly.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
But the manifesto does rail against health care insurance companies that put profits ahead of people, with United mentioned specifically.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
First things first - Gimenez does a couple of things very well.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for does
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The video shows soldiers shooting, apparently randomly, while another performs the customary reading of the Book of Esther.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually, with 97% of establishments passing, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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Based on historical trends, travelers can expect that thousands more flights will be disrupted as the day progresses.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Based on an historical trend analysis, hundreds if not thousands more flights will be disrupted as the day progresses.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Ellie hides her injury from Dina when her friend arrives to rescue her, and the women are summoned to appear before the town leaders to share their experience.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Ellie hides her injury from Dina when her friend arrives to rescue her, and the women are summoned to appear before the town leaders to share their experience.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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If that happens, just embrace it!—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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Idaho Power serves more than 630,000 customers in Idaho and a portion of eastern Oregon.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Jan. 2025
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The Shotgun 650's frame serves as the foundation for the Classic 650, which also uses a lot of its sibling's parts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2025
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Effective collaboration has always been essential for creating an efficient team that actually accomplishes its goals.—
Kate Vitasek,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The body accomplishes this by tightening the blood vessels (vasoconstriction), moving platelets to the injury site (platelet aggregation), and forming fibrin—a protein that helps blood clot.—
Michael Menna,
Verywell Health,
17 Jan. 2025
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But How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies manages that magic trick.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Part of Historic Garden Week's uniqueness is that each club manages its individual tour, including selecting the homes and providing staffing on its tour date.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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Decluttering creates space for focus and innovation.—
Maha Abouelenein,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Whole Foods creates unique holiday menus alongside its regular offerings.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Does.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/does. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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