do for

phrase

Definition of do fornext
chiefly British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for do for
Phrase
  • During our visit, a neighbor is looking after Whisky, while Mathilda pops over to a friend’s house to play.
    — Amira Hashish, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Cinema employees help with laundry, cleaning, maintenance, and guests’ needs — meaning the staff behind the L’Amour fantasy have a whole property to look after on top of everything else.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Oct. 2026
Phrase
  • That's why Rod Brind'Amour, head coach of the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, is in favor of doing away with it entirely.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Not only was Navatek’s direct line to Capitol Hill gone, but Congress was doing away with the abuse-riddled earmark process.
    — William Turton, ProPublica, 22 Sep. 2026
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“Do for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do%20for. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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