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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
So, what does a 127-year-old wine taste like?
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Pin Yen Tan 9 Min Ago, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Ward and Ausere said UConn does a great job supporting the club, helping pay for rigs, jumps and wind tunnel time.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Whether hiking through bright sunlight, overcast skies, or snowy conditions where the sun glare is reflected, Knockaround does an excellent job of reducing the haze and glare.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Part of the driver in 2025 for the 50% difference was having high-profile visitors like Dallas and Green Bay, but the Broncos’ success makes a big difference and, Nading says, so, too does the game day experience at Empower Field.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
The spa deserves a mention, as does Frank’s Bar, where cocktails are shaken to a backdrop of paintings by Victorian botanical artist, Marianne North, and velveteen bar stools overlook far-reaching views across the land.
—Sarah Leigh Bannerman, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
The beat never stops in Søimer Guttormsen’s restless film, even when the party does.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
That should be the first thing everyone does, says Ron Harper, a paralegal in Cambridge, Ontario.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Benedict doesn’t yet know how this world really works, but Sophie does.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
Pin Yen Tan 9 Min Ago, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Ward and Ausere said UConn does a great job supporting the club, helping pay for rigs, jumps and wind tunnel time.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Whether hiking through bright sunlight, overcast skies, or snowy conditions where the sun glare is reflected, Knockaround does an excellent job of reducing the haze and glare.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Part of the driver in 2025 for the 50% difference was having high-profile visitors like Dallas and Green Bay, but the Broncos’ success makes a big difference and, Nading says, so, too does the game day experience at Empower Field.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
The spa deserves a mention, as does Frank’s Bar, where cocktails are shaken to a backdrop of paintings by Victorian botanical artist, Marianne North, and velveteen bar stools overlook far-reaching views across the land.
—Sarah Leigh Bannerman, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
The beat never stops in Søimer Guttormsen’s restless film, even when the party does.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
That should be the first thing everyone does, says Ron Harper, a paralegal in Cambridge, Ontario.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Benedict doesn’t yet know how this world really works, but Sophie does.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for does
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This is not a moment where simply modeling democratic and humanitarian principles by our own behavior suffices.—
Ernesto Burden,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
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For some, the lower-tier MacBook Air suffices.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
4 Jan. 2026
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But focusing exclusively on how a body part looks can overshadow what matters more—how your body performs and feels.—
Ciara Lucas,
SELF,
15 Feb. 2026
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Lenderman performs his hero’s songs quite often on the road.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
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Ink decorates her hands and wrists, poking out from under the sleeves of her gray cashmere cardigan.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
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The spectacle, which decorates the eastern edge of El Capitan, requires relatively clear skies and ample water from winter snowmelt.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2026
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How a canine copes with the holidays will depend on their personality, but owners should consider using a crate, blocking access to certain rooms, or keeping them on a leash.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Dec. 2025
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The 10-2 vote in favor of the easier policy came as the Fed copes with an absence of timely economic data due to the four-week-old government shutdown.—
Sean Conlon,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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But one recent study published in JAMA Cardiology uncovered some potentially lifesaving guidance that could help women with aortic regurgitation—a common condition where the heart’s valve doesn’t close properly and causes blood to flow backward and fill the left ventricle—receive treatment sooner.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
5 Feb. 2026
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How can anybody be that jealous and what causes it?—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Feb. 2026
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Patagonia’s proprietary synthetic fill imitates down’s structure by spinning air-trapping microfilaments around a central fiber and requires fewer stabilizing seams and baffles than down.—
Kelly Bastone,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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And, because life sometimes imitates art, Williams and Storrie are heading to the Olympics.—
Anna Zucca,
Vanity Fair,
23 Jan. 2026
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TxDOT will keep working on the new RM 2871 Longvue Avenue bridge and other improvements tied to the broader rebuild, which means more lane shifts and temporary closures are possible as the project progresses through 2026.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
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As the week progresses, a front of Arctic air will trek through the Great Lakes region and into the Northeast and is set to bring snow squalls, high winds and freezing temperatures, forecasters said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Because all 12 vertebrae of your thoracic spine (middle segment) connect to your rib cage, rib mobility plays a central role in how your spine moves and how forces are managed through your back.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Besides being crucial for winter sports events, snow plays many other important roles, said David Robinson, New Jersey State Climatologist and a distinguished professor in the Rutgers University geography department.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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