doings

plural of doing

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Recent Examples of doings Their lives were recorded in the form of hagiographies, stories of the saints, often ornamented with folkloric motifs, focusing on marvelous adventures and miraculous doings. Literary Hub, 30 July 2026 Colorado trio Prairiewolf operates in both these realms, creating limpid yet propulsive instrumental music that faces the stars while remaining focused on doings on the ground. Reed Jackson, SPIN, 17 July 2026 But given the governing bodies’ reputation for shadowy financial doings, there are reasons to think much of the money will never be properly accounted for. Stefan Szymanski, Fortune, 12 June 2026 Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world. Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 3 June 2026 These are very big doings for a couple of middle-aged Englishmen delivering deep dives into everything from the fall of Carthage and Crazy Horse and Custer, to the life of Samuel Johnson and the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026 Where Iain was tart, Hoffman was goofy and glib, using the jokey pitch modulations of a fake talk-show host to let viewers know that the Islanders’ doings were ridiculous. Anna Peele, Vulture, 20 May 2026 The Commissioner issues his findings in his investigation into allegations of sign-stealing by the 2018 Boston Red Sox, in the wake of a similar investigation into the illicit doings of the 2017 Houston Astros. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026 Some papers have lifestyle sections that could be defined as entertainment or celebrity-driven—not much of a change in philosophy from the old women’s/society sections, which concentrated on the doings of the local rich and influential. Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doings
Noun
  • You could be tempted to dismiss a creative venture or categorize a social invite as frivolous, all because there are more productive things to do.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The curved back is another nice touch that keeps things modern and fresh.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • This was reflected both in the administration’s statements and actions against the SPLC.
    Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Tuesday's meeting will also focus on whether lower costs are being passed through to consumers and on additional actions the administration could take to reduce prices at the pump, the official said.
    Luke Fountain, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

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“Doings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doings. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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