put aside
phrasal verb
put aside; putting aside; puts aside
1
: to save or keep (something, such as money) to be used at a later time
She's been putting aside some money for a vacation.
Can you put a few minutes aside for a short meeting?
2
: to stop worrying or thinking about (something)
We need to put these problems aside for now and get the work done.
It's time to put aside our differences and start working together.
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The idea of eliminating property taxes could be put aside should Florida lawmakers fail to come up with a concrete proposal before the end of DeSantis' term in 2026.
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
And for at least for that moment in time, all these differences that divide them are put aside.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 21 May 2025
At the final whistle, all the general partners had hugged as political differences were put aside and forgotten for the day.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Yet, relying on the willingness of Democrats to put aside their power for the good of the party’s future doesn’t appear to be working.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2025
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
And for at least for that moment in time, all these differences that divide them are put aside.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 21 May 2025
At the final whistle, all the general partners had hugged as political differences were put aside and forgotten for the day.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Yet, relying on the willingness of Democrats to put aside their power for the good of the party’s future doesn’t appear to be working.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for put aside
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“Put aside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20aside. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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