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
The housing shortage, limited access to good-paying jobs, and rising costs for essentials like energy, transportation and healthcare are putting real pressure on families.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Alaïa has been putting more of a spotlight on Archetypes — its nomenclature for pre-collections, which have been overseen in recent seasons by creative director Pieter Mulier.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
In Wyck’s view, Loftis is putting every tourist in grave danger by inviting them to vacation in the town, especially at the local motel.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
The experience begins, of course, with Patterson’s 10-course tasting menu, which puts his modern California cuisine in the limelight once more.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Alaïa has been putting more of a spotlight on Archetypes — its nomenclature for pre-collections, which have been overseen in recent seasons by creative director Pieter Mulier.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
In Wyck’s view, Loftis is putting every tourist in grave danger by inviting them to vacation in the town, especially at the local motel.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
The experience begins, of course, with Patterson’s 10-course tasting menu, which puts his modern California cuisine in the limelight once more.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put
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The Conservatory situates this story in forms of care—care for plants, for patients, for each other.—
Emilie Hardman,
JSTOR Daily,
6 May 2026
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Hire a pest control company if the carpenter bee infestation is large (more than a dozen holes) or situated in an overhead, hard-to-reach area.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
5 May 2026
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As Mars pushes against Jupiter, the urge to say yes too quickly grows.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Given the risks and the uncertainty around all aspects of the war, Kashkari said the Fed may even have to raise rates.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Steele is now unlikely to rejoin the Cubs’ rotation until after the July All-Star break, Counsell estimated.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The president most recently estimated that the project will cost somewhere between $300 million and $400 million.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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In response, Sardinian politicians passed a law that imposed an 18-month ban on construction of wind and solar projects within 7 km of a nuraghe or other archeological site.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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San Diegans are struggling with rising costs of water, transportation and other basic expenses, and cuts to federal safety net programs threaten to impose new costs on many.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Because women statistically have longer life expectancies, insurers anticipate making payments over a longer period for female annuitants and adjust the monthly amount downward accordingly.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Markets have adjusted their expectations as well.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Russell, 28, entered the season as the betting-odds favorite to win the title.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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Thunder, Spurs and Knicks and 1-2-3- in current title betting odds.—
Greg Cote
May 3,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
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The documents go on to say that after Dukes was arrested and placed into a Chicago youth facility at 15 years old, he was signed to Warner Records.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Earlier in the day, Charles delivered a rare address to a joint session of Congress, highlighting the second day of his four-day state visit and placing the spotlight on the strained but enduring relationship between his country and the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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An Urban Pathways spokeswoman expressed condolences to the victims and their families in a statement.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Haring’s totems clearly express this idea.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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“Put.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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