deed
noun
something that is done, performed, or accomplished; an act.
deeded
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past participleof deed.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof deed.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
deednounsomething that is done, performed, or accomplished; an act.
Example Sentences
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Keys come with deeded ownership to a sliver of non-buildable beachfront; they often stay in the same family for generations, though a handful sell on the open market each year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Each residence will also include deeded beach access, allowing homeowners to enjoy both ocean and riverfront living.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 1, 2026
He was sentenced to probation for four years and deeded the property back to the town in 2014.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2025
The conservancy believes that the deer removal effort is consistent with the vision of the Wrigley family, who bought up much of the island in 1919 and later deeded it to the conservancy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2024
First the document reminded us that the old Toy house and furnishings had been deeded over “to my beloved wife, Love Simpson Blakeslee” at the time of their marriage.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
