do by

verb

did by; done by; doing by; does by
Synonyms of do bynext

transitive verb

: to deal with : treat
They did pretty well by me when I retired.

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The framework is expected to be completed in November and much of the facade done by April, with full completion slated for August 2028, according to court documents. — Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 The fossil examination done by researchers from the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology (NIGPAS) and the University of Cambridge presents the missing link in insect evolution. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 As with the Pattern One, the grip ended in a round top nut, which secured the rat-tail tang to the grip, though the fitting was now done by cutting off the tang to length and cutting in the screw to take the nut. — David Szondy august 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026 Most of the first-floor renovations are expected to be done by the end of October, spokesperson Shivaun Korfanta said. — Idaho Statesman, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for do by

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of do by was in the 13th century

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