do away with

phrase

Synonyms of do away withnext
1
: to put an end to : abolish
chose to do away with a number of positions
doing away with formalities
2
: to put to death : kill

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In another move, JioStar appears to be doing away with monthly subscription plans, at least outside of India. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026 For Galdiano, doing away with the infrastructure completely was a worst-case scenario. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026 Nearly all of the latter’s creature comforts have been done away with. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026 Given no one knows a business like its own people, sharing the most urgent challenges and encouraging new ideas at every level could make a tangible difference to the bottom line, and do away with productivity theater for good. — Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for do away with

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First Known Use

1769, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of do away with was in 1769

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