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does

1 American  
[dohz] / doʊz /

noun

  1. a plural of doe.

does 2 American  
[duhz] / dʌz /

verb

  1. a third person singular present indicative of do.

does 1 British  
/ dʌz /

verb

  1. a form of the present tense (indicative mood) of do 1

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does 2 British  
/ dʊəs /

noun

  1. taboo a foolish or despicable person

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Etymology

Origin of does

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Example Sentences

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As and when the plan does see the light of day, the debate will then widen.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

As such, BofA suggested that fund manager sentiment does not mean it’s a “close-eyes-and-buy” moment for stocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

She does, after all, do precise procedures on camera for the Lifetime audience.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Mr. Barris does draw effectively on West’s self-excoriating autobiography, “West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life,” and does try to interview everyone who matters to the Jerry West story.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

‘But the Wolf boy doesn’t know about demons, does he? Doesn’t even know what they are! Ah yes, the Walker can always tell.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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