DONE AWAY WITH Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

done away with

phrase

past participle of do away with

as in avoided

to put an end to by formal action They decided to do away with the old dress code.

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as in murdered

to put to death deliberately He resolved to do away with the man who killed his parents.

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set aside

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While pets are not allowed in the inn, there is one room set aside with its own private entrance that is pet friendly, for a fee.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
Any costs incurred by these changes could be covered by $350,000 the county recently set aside for the Oakdale Fire response.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

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