1
as in feats
an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness
traditionally heroes have been celebrated for their great deeds in song and story
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2
as in things
something done by someone
deeds always carry greater weight than words
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as in transfers
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
the philanthropist unexpectedly deeded his entire fortune to the animal shelter
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Recent Examples of deeds
Richard Ryman, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
More than all this, though, Service Champions is known for their charitable efforts through groups like Make-A-Wish Foundation and their technicians follow a policy of doing good deeds on the job.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Without the Gods, what great deeds now fall to us?
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Afterwards these acts become heroic deeds in our great story about the meaning of freedom and resistance here in the West, the foundation of our self-image.
—Sara Stridsberg
september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Which land’s unjust deeds does one examine?
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Today, Smoot said his good deeds honor the sacrifices Jemison and Pulliam made for him.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
The lawsuits often contain hundreds of filings, with submissions of deeds, dense real estate contracts, and email correspondence.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
The writer was saying the same thing about the deeds of her stepfather.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
Alexander acquired the unit for $420,000 in 2019, according to Brown County register of deeds records.
—Richard Ryman, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
More than all this, though, Service Champions is known for their charitable efforts through groups like Make-A-Wish Foundation and their technicians follow a policy of doing good deeds on the job.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Without the Gods, what great deeds now fall to us?
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Afterwards these acts become heroic deeds in our great story about the meaning of freedom and resistance here in the West, the foundation of our self-image.
—Sara Stridsberg
september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Which land’s unjust deeds does one examine?
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Today, Smoot said his good deeds honor the sacrifices Jemison and Pulliam made for him.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
The lawsuits often contain hundreds of filings, with submissions of deeds, dense real estate contracts, and email correspondence.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
The writer was saying the same thing about the deeds of her stepfather.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deeds
Noun
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Luka Doncic Trade Winning four NBA titles and revolutionizing the game of basketball with his outrageous 3-point shooting feats, the Davidson product's greatness is already established.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Players and spectators alike are drawn to the fast pace, thrilling back-and-forth rallies and dramatic athletic feats like diving saves and towering blocks.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In two of its three games so far, Abington has watched things come down to the final second against a vaunted squad from the Patriot League.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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While some in the UK industry may still feel YouTube should be kept at arm’s length, Alison Lomax, YouTube’s popular chief in the UK and Ireland, has been helping smooth things over in recent months with the broadcasters.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The engine is mated to a six-speed transmission, which transfers all of that power to the wheels, plus both traction control and a quickshifter are included, which make life easier.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Sep. 2025
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Currently, the Southern Gas Corridor (including TANAP) already transfers Azerbaijani gas via Georgia to Turkey and Europe, but bypasses Armenia.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The company also highlighted significant business achievements with hyperscalers, who play a crucial role in the AI rollout.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The online fundraiser, which launched on Saturday, includes a roughly three-minute clip highlighting Kirk’s achievements as a right-wing activist, as well as a lengthy eulogy praising his legacy.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Similar to the way Madueke drove at his man without hesitation, those first-time strikes were very welcome after last season, when many actions in and around the penalty area felt a bit too laborious.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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These small but deliberate actions can open doors to new learning and strengthen workplace success.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The legislation, as written, assigns one Kansas City voting precinct to two separate congressional districts and two representatives in Congress, according to allegations contained in a lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Missouri and the Campaign Legal Center.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Better Business Bureau assigns StubHub an F rating with 72 unresolved complaints.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Nonetheless, the research conveys an important message.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
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Through the first-person narration of his protagonist, Nicholas, a teenager suddenly besieged by anxiety, Clune conveys with uncanny vividness what a panic attack feels like.—
Scott Stossel,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The woody-spicy citrus scent for men uses luminous top notes of fresh ginger, bergamot and citrus (lemon petitgrain) to create a powerful sensation of freshness that quickly cedes to deeper, spicy, mineral heart notes, notably that of Timut pepper.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Deeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deeds. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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