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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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"Building your knowledge to give you a good understanding of how you can change policy for the better is really important, and I think Harry is someone who does that."

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

And when does an artist wear out his welcome?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

It’s nearly noon; she’ll have to go for lunch soon, he’s saying, and when she does we’ll have a chance to leave.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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