DIY
Americanabbreviation
abbreviation
Other Word Forms
- DIYer noun
Example Sentences
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These recordings are most captivating not for the looks being modeled but as a reminder that flexible and DIY spaces that long served as incubators for boundary-pushing artistic experiments are quickly disappearing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
Finishing the house took years, patience and a lot of DIY projects because of their budget.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
Following last year’s tax season, H&R Block said AI Tax Assist, its AI tool for DIY tax filers, increased the conversion rate among new clients by 13 percentage points.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
‘Repumping the battered energy heart is a multiyear demolition derby, not a weekend DIY.’
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
“I will lead that one. And a seminar on DIY zine production.”
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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