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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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as in killed
to deprive of life
the early frost did in all of our tender plants
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as in murdered
to put to death deliberately
somebody did the old man in late last night
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as in worn
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 done in
Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
While the Gaels were one-and-done in their conference tournament, Murauskas was stellar in the 76-71 defeat.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Willard said the work has to all be done at once and can’t be done in pieces.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
This was all done in the shadows, without the American public's knowledge.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
New Balance remains Ohtani’s biggest brand partner, and his deal is more like a global NBA superstar shoe pact than anything previously done in baseball.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026
A lot of work was done in big-league camp.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
The tree — done in by termites — will be leveled and hauled off early Thursday morning from the eastern end of the four-block median that’s been home to the black olives for decades.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
The testing was done in part to address challenges posed by snowstorms that could confuse the sensors, causing disruptions.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
Hard work done in the dark is about to bring the famed Bay Lights back to the Bay Bridge.
—Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
While the Gaels were one-and-done in their conference tournament, Murauskas was stellar in the 76-71 defeat.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Willard said the work has to all be done at once and can’t be done in pieces.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
This was all done in the shadows, without the American public's knowledge.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
New Balance remains Ohtani’s biggest brand partner, and his deal is more like a global NBA superstar shoe pact than anything previously done in baseball.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026
A lot of work was done in big-league camp.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
The tree — done in by termites — will be leveled and hauled off early Thursday morning from the eastern end of the four-block median that’s been home to the black olives for decades.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
The testing was done in part to address challenges posed by snowstorms that could confuse the sensors, causing disruptions.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for done in
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Increase heat to medium, add drained pasta; cook, stirring constantly, until a creamy sauce forms and clings to pasta, about 2 minutes.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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What starts as small talk always ends up in heated debates that leave me feeling drained and resentful.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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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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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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Her blonde hair was worn in a middle part, straight, and long.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Is this a safe place to say the Vanity Fair Oscar after-party looks often outshine the actual dresses worn to the Academy Awards?—
Glamour,
Glamour,
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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There probably are owners who are hesitant — right or wrong — to hire him to lead their organizations because of how the entire situation in Miami — his prior head coaching job — played out.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
13 Jan. 2026
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Bulson was put on administrative leave with pay as the investigation played out.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 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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“Done in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/done%20in. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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