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(noun) the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies. Synonyms: Department of State, United States Department of State, State Department, State, DoS. Example: "The department of state was created in 1789."

(noun) an operating system that is on a disk. Synonyms: DOS, disk operating system.

(noun) an uproarious party. Synonyms: bash, do, brawl.

(noun) the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization. Synonyms: do, doh, ut.

(noun) doctor's degree in osteopathy. Synonyms: Doctor of Osteopathy, DO.

(verb) engage in. Synonyms: make, do. Examples: "Make love, not war." "Make an effort." "Do research." "Do nothing." "Make revolution."

(verb) carry out or perform an action. Synonyms: perform, execute, do. Examples: "John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters." "The skater executed a triple pirouette." "She did a little dance."

(verb) get (something) done. Synonyms: do, perform. Example: "I did my job."

(verb) proceed or get along. Synonyms: do, fare, make out, come, get along. Examples: "How is she doing in her new job?." "How are you making out in graduate school?." "He's come a long way."

(verb) give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally. Synonyms: cause, do, make. Examples: "Cause a commotion." "Make a stir." "Cause an accident."

(verb) carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions. Synonyms: practice, practise, exercise, do. Example: "Practice law."

(verb) be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity. Synonyms: suffice, do, answer, serve. Examples: "A few words would answer." "This car suits my purpose well." "Will $100 do?." "A 'b' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school." "Nothing else will serve."

(verb) create or design, often in a certain way. Synonyms: do, make. Examples: "Do my room in blue." "I did this piece in wood to express my love for the forest."

(verb) behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself. Synonyms: act, behave, do. Examples: "You should act like an adult." "Don't behave like a fool." "What makes her do this way?." "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people."

(verb) spend time in prison or in a labor camp. Synonyms: serve, do. Example: "He did six years for embezzlement."

(verb) carry on or function. Synonyms: do, manage. Example: "We could do with a little more help around here."

(verb) arrange attractively. Synonyms: dress, arrange, set, do, coif, coiffe, coiffure. Example: "Dress my hair for the wedding."

(verb) travel or traverse (a distance). Synonyms: do. Examples: "This car does 150 miles per hour." "We did 6 miles on our hike every day."