1
as in to situate
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
you can put this box next to the bookshelf
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2
as in to say
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to think of a good way of putting the news
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3
as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
put the time of the photograph at about noon
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4
as in to impose
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
a proposal to put a special tax on luxuries
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as in to adjust
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
put the words of his patriotic poem to the tune of a well-known drinking song
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Recent Examples of put
Later that day, things went further downhill when Erin and Brynn put Erin’s husband, Abe, on speakerphone as a joke.
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As Told To Lindy Segal, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2025
New research has validated that prediction and put meat on its bones.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2025
Avoid putting shade-loving plants alongside sun-loving varieties that need six or more hours of direct sunlight a day.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
Readying For The Next Wave No doubt, there will be many who put and keep mediocre AI tools on the market.
—Peter Guagenti, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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As Told To Lindy Segal, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2025
New research has validated that prediction and put meat on its bones.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2025
Avoid putting shade-loving plants alongside sun-loving varieties that need six or more hours of direct sunlight a day.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
Readying For The Next Wave No doubt, there will be many who put and keep mediocre AI tools on the market.
—Peter Guagenti, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put
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The Caspian Sea is situated between Central Asia and the Middle East, bordering Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Iran, Russia and Turkmenistan.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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The New York Times spoke to police officials in India who explained that Khan, 54, was stabbed multiple times before dawn at his house — situated in the wealthy Bandra neighborhood — on Thursday, January 16.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Trump has said there is a national emergency at the southern border, which was a central part of his campaign message, and is implementing several executive orders related to immigration and border security on his first day in office.—
Brad Dress,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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There are discussions in the locker room and words said in public.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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By 2035 it’s estimated there will be more Americans aged 65 and over than 18 and younger.—
Letters to the editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
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Liberty Mutual Insurance estimates that the U.S. Healthcare and Social Assistance industry loses nearly $6.2 billion per year due to serious, nonfatal workplace injuries, 34% of which are due to overexertion of handling objects and awkward postures.—
Borislav "Bobby" Marinov,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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This would subject them to new restrictions that the regulator can impose under the DMCC to prevent anti-competitive behavior.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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The United States has imposed tough restrictions that are designed to prevent Chinese firms from buying or building their own cutting-edge computer chips required to train AI models.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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By adjusting exercises, people can still benefit from the core strengthening, balance, and flexibility improvements Pilates offers while avoiding unnecessary strain or discomfort.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2025
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For perspective, only six reigning champions in the last quarter century have committed as much as nine figures toward the defense of a title, with the number rising to seven because adjusting for inflation pushes the post-2000 Yankees into the group.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Big game betting on sides, totals, moneylines and popular prop bets is driving the action at the leading online sportsbooks.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Leafs might just bet that his scoring touch will return, too.—
Jonas Siegel,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Childbirth can be a difficult experience and while the bulk of the stress and strain is undoubtedly placed on the mom, dads experience a roller coaster of emotions too.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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For example, for the first draw, one of the clubs ranked 23rd or 24th will be drawn in one side of the bracket, leaving the other to be automatically placed on the opposite side.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Each aria-song, through middling Latin pop and rap hybrids, expresses the egomania of sociopaths.—
Armond White,
National Review,
29 Jan. 2025
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About a decade later, the federal government expressed interest in developing the railway to expand Alaskan mining operations.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Put.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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