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
Today there is no S&P 500 index for private equity, but BlackRock — whose index funds put plenty of active mutual-fund managers out of business by showing their flaws — is quietly working on a fix.
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The latest batch of files still didn’t reveal a direct connection between this officer and Oswald, but that hasn’t put the issue to bed.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
The lawsuit was filed days after state Rep. Jason Nemes, R-Middletown, said a legal challenge pending before Kentucky's Supreme Court over a bill passed by state legislators three years ago could also put the merger at risk.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 7 Aug. 2025
Miller's efforts in her executive role and beyond speak to her dedication to helping drive Cincinnati's historic reduction in infant mortality in a model of care that puts moms at the center that's now being replicated across the state.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The latest batch of files still didn’t reveal a direct connection between this officer and Oswald, but that hasn’t put the issue to bed.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
The lawsuit was filed days after state Rep. Jason Nemes, R-Middletown, said a legal challenge pending before Kentucky's Supreme Court over a bill passed by state legislators three years ago could also put the merger at risk.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 7 Aug. 2025
Miller's efforts in her executive role and beyond speak to her dedication to helping drive Cincinnati's historic reduction in infant mortality in a model of care that puts moms at the center that's now being replicated across the state.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put
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With abundant fresh water, lower exposure to hurricanes, wildfires, and droughts, and a temperate climate projected to remain livable longer than most, Toronto is situated on one of the safest bets for long-term climate stability in North America.—
Phil De Luna,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The guardrail is situated between the highway and the Sacramento River.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The driver of the motor vehicle remained at the scene and was not injured, according to Bessette. Road closures were in effect in the area of the crash as the Waterbury Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit investigated the incident, Bessette said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
13 Aug. 2025
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Last year, acting and literary arts programs paused receiving new applications, Elmendorf said.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Aug. 2025
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The agency estimates that the disease impacts 1,600 Americans each year, with approximately 260 people dying from those infections.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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New foreign enrollments could decline by 30% to 40% this coming school year, leading to an overall 15% decline in their number on U.S. campuses, estimates NAFSA: Association of International Educators.—
Fiona Riley,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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When Trump threatened to impose tariffs, the Mexican government made the concession of not just sending troops to the border and to cities like Culiacán, but of also allowing the U.S. military to fly in Mexican airspace.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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The decision was obvious to American sports lawyers, given that American courts reached the same conclusion as to similar restraints imposed by its sports leagues decades ago.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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When using a vacuum, remember to adjust the setting from carpets to bare floors.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Carriers that bet on a blockbuster year were left disappointed earlier in 2025 when consumers weighed President Donald Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs and economic uncertainty.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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The founder of Morrison Gates likes to pick up makeup towels and small first aid kits to place in her guest bathroom.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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The rocket's purpose was to place one of Europe's newest weather satellites into orbit.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Each consideration was dressed through Morticia’s viewpoint as if she were given a blank canvas to express her own look.—
Daron James,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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At least one Texas official expressed frustration with FEMA's call center performance and blamed cuts to the agency.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Put.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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