1
as in destroyed
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 killed
to deprive of life
the early frost did in all of our tender plants
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3
as in assassinated
to put to death deliberately
somebody did the old man in late last night
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4
as in wore
to use up all the physical energy of
the long day of hard work really did me in
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as in cheated
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 did in
Many pop stars mellow into stately eminence in middle age, as Madonna (temporarily) did in her late 30s with 1998’s Ray of Light.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
The Aztecs wouldn’t fall as far behind as the Broncos did in January, but Boise State still held a 34-27 lead at the break.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Although these regions tend to contribute the most votes in Democratic primaries and often play a pivotal role in determining the winner, Crockett carried the areas by more modest margins than Talarico did in the state’s southern, central and western regions.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
The intention was to determine how well tardigrades did in the regolith, with an eye on one day converting Martian regolith — which is dead, inorganic dirt — into organic soil in which plants can grow.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
At least in January, Xiaomi’s YU7 electric SUV sold more than twice as many cars as Tesla’s Model Y did in China.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Texas did in true Longhorns style.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Which is exactly what Stafford did in a 34-31 win.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Herbert couldn’t find the often-elite gear that did in the regular season, enduring another of the worst games of his career at one of the worst times.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
The Aztecs wouldn’t fall as far behind as the Broncos did in January, but Boise State still held a 34-27 lead at the break.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Although these regions tend to contribute the most votes in Democratic primaries and often play a pivotal role in determining the winner, Crockett carried the areas by more modest margins than Talarico did in the state’s southern, central and western regions.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
The intention was to determine how well tardigrades did in the regolith, with an eye on one day converting Martian regolith — which is dead, inorganic dirt — into organic soil in which plants can grow.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
At least in January, Xiaomi’s YU7 electric SUV sold more than twice as many cars as Tesla’s Model Y did in China.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Texas did in true Longhorns style.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Which is exactly what Stafford did in a 34-31 win.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Herbert couldn’t find the often-elite gear that did in the regular season, enduring another of the worst games of his career at one of the worst times.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for did in
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The fire destroyed more than 160 structures and charred 25,000 acres in Orange and Riverside counties.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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Her clothes and makeup were destroyed in the damage.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Murrieta parents who were arrested last week for a fire that killed two of their daughters in late 2025 were allegedly high on meth and marijuana when the blaze broke out, according to the Riverside County District Attorney's Office.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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On Sunday, Pakistani Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the military has killed 684 Afghan Taliban forces, a claim rejected by Afghanistan, which says casualties are far lower.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Kerr, whose father Malcolm was assassinated as president of American University in Beirut, used his name and notoriety as a coach to promote the film.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Benazir Income Support Program, named after former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, who was assassinated in a 2007 gun and bomb attack, provides cash assistance to millions of low-income families, many of them women.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Ceretti, meanwhile, wore a burgundy dress, with her hair done in a tight, slick-back bun.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Most notably, the actor wore a De Beers London Summer choker necklace from the house’s Metamorphosis 2023 couture collection.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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So those Santa Ana constituents would be cheated out of services if the money remained solely in the First District.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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Increasingly bitter about being cheated, and decreasingly able or willing to hide it, Rick exhibits erratic behavior that alienates his friends, his family, his band.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
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Why the mistake should have ruined your day, Miss Manners cannot guess.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Greg Gutfeld is better than all of them combined, including the Moron on NBC who ruined the once great Tonight Show.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
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State officials say that Jackson murdered 22-year-old Harley Corwin, of Escanaba, on July 3, 2023.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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In November, Kerr spoke about the need for gun reform after legendary Oakland coach John Beam was murdered at Laney College, and called for change after a shooting at Brown University in December.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Oct. 2025
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Many blue-city residents who have noticed a decrease in crime surely appreciate the safer streets, an environment that tired old No Kings boomers will never have to navigate.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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