1
as in feats
an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness
traditionally heroes have been celebrated for their great deeds in song and story
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as in things
something done by someone
deeds always carry greater weight than words
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as in transfers
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
the philanthropist unexpectedly deeded his entire fortune to the animal shelter
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Recent Examples of deeds
Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
What follows is a zigzag through Parisian streets as Amélie seeks out the wonder of an old metal box that reveals itself behind her apartment wall, with the initial help of her reclusive neighbour, Raymond Dufayel and a newfound commitment to performing good deeds.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
The wives must reconstruct their lives and forgive themselves for failing to stop their husbands’ vicious deeds.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Check property surveys and deeds to confirm fence ownership before making changes.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
But Rene faced this uphill climb with the same indomitable spirit that defined her, filling her days with smiles, prayers, good deeds and with adventures, especially after tests offered up hope that the disease had been halted.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The congregation’s non-profit corporation paid off the mortgage in 1960 and has owned the property free and clear since then, deeds and other records show.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Ashley Russo, a wealth management advisor at Northwestern Mutual, said parents are increasingly redefining what financial success looks like for their children—shifting from degrees to deeds.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
One took her own life when confronted with her deeds and the other one is gone for decades.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
Using financial records such as bank statements, vehicle titles, and real estate deeds, create a spreadsheet and record the fair market value of each item.
—Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
What follows is a zigzag through Parisian streets as Amélie seeks out the wonder of an old metal box that reveals itself behind her apartment wall, with the initial help of her reclusive neighbour, Raymond Dufayel and a newfound commitment to performing good deeds.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
The wives must reconstruct their lives and forgive themselves for failing to stop their husbands’ vicious deeds.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Check property surveys and deeds to confirm fence ownership before making changes.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
But Rene faced this uphill climb with the same indomitable spirit that defined her, filling her days with smiles, prayers, good deeds and with adventures, especially after tests offered up hope that the disease had been halted.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The congregation’s non-profit corporation paid off the mortgage in 1960 and has owned the property free and clear since then, deeds and other records show.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Ashley Russo, a wealth management advisor at Northwestern Mutual, said parents are increasingly redefining what financial success looks like for their children—shifting from degrees to deeds.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
One took her own life when confronted with her deeds and the other one is gone for decades.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deeds
Noun
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The San Marcos Festival dates back to the 16th century and includes a traditional running of the bulls through the town's streets along with feats and music, per the local authorities.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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But the scenic byway is also a journey through one of the most ambitious feats of early American road design.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As the Moon moves through your 2nd House of Finances, clear terms help prevent confusion and keep things fair.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That engine is mated to a six-speed transmission and a chain drive that transfers that power to the rear wheels.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2026
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The deal, announced Tuesday, transfers all trademarks and associated rights of the second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown from the Stronach Group (doing business as 1/ST) to Churchill Downs ($CHDN).—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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In it, the king is expected to discuss the United Kingdom’s relationship with the United States over the last 250 years and how the two nations have worked together to achievements in science, economics, innovation, international security and other fields.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The award, named in honor of the legendary actor, recognizes groundbreaking achievements in storytelling.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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As the Moon moves through your 10th House of Visibility, your actions speak louder than your intentions.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Avdija took exception to Castle’s actions and shoved him.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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By default, Meta assigns Teen Accounts to all users under 16.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Constitution assigns the power to declare war to Congress although lawmakers have not done so for decades through wars in Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Touching on both, this memoir beautifully conveys the haunting presence of an estranged relative and the blurry line between longing and reluctance toward reconnection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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This story conveys that Hoja can be willing to exact social retribution at a great price.—
Perin Gürel,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Choosing silence also cedes our right to free speech.—
Jenna Norton,
STAT,
12 Mar. 2026
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The specialization that cedes politics, economics or communication to separate disciplines is, in sociology, an invitation to synthesize and to consider how these broad social processes engage, reinforce or conflict with one another.—
Wendy Nelson Espeland,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Deeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deeds. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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