doing
Americannoun
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action; performance; execution.
Your misfortune is not of my doing.
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doings, deeds; proceedings; happenings; events.
noun
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an action or the performance of an action
whose doing is this?
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informal a beating or castigation
Etymology
Origin of doing
Example Sentences
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Researchers concluded that the "lowest risks" were observed among those people who were doing high levels of both aerobic exercise and strength training.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
They were wary — because they’re smart — of someone from Hollywood coming in to document what they were doing and asking questions.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
LeBlanc said that he’s confident officials are doing the necessary work to get talks on a faster track, but declined to provide any specifics on the talks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Officers visited his home in Pembrokeshire to advise him that the authorities were aware of what he was doing.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Their wins were his wins, especially when what they were doing was for their people.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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