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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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Suddenly the idea of blocking out the sun with space mirrors doesn’t sound so bad, does it?

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

"The American group can come to us and, after us, go to Moscow. If it does not work out with three parties, let's do it this way," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

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From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

What does it mean for an artist’s work to become a brand?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The duct tape does nothing to hide the offensive olive-green flower pattern that’s stitched into the worn yellow velour covering her cushions and scalloped back.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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