1
as in feat
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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2
as in thing
something done by someone
deeds always carry greater weight than words
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as in to transfer
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
the philanthropist unexpectedly deeded his entire fortune to the animal shelter
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Theodore R. Johnson, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
Another purchase was disclosed in Monday's online deed postings: 30 acres on Louis Sorenson Road that was purchased from Grace Mears for $6.7 million.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 29 July 2024
Journal Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2024
The Royals announced on Feb. 13 the organization’s selection of the East Crossroads site and the team’s plan to buy all six blocks and deed to the county the land that would be needed for the stadium.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2024
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Noun
In folklore, blue jays have both done the Lord’s work and facilitated the Devil’s dirty deeds.
—Theodore R. Johnson, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
Another purchase was disclosed in Monday's online deed postings: 30 acres on Louis Sorenson Road that was purchased from Grace Mears for $6.7 million.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 29 July 2024
Verb
Barbara later worked in data entry in the titles and deeds department at the Waukesha County Courthouse, then at a student loan company and at UPS.
—Journal Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2024
The Royals announced on Feb. 13 the organization’s selection of the East Crossroads site and the team’s plan to buy all six blocks and deed to the county the land that would be needed for the stadium.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2024
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“Deed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deed. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
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