as in to store
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
have money put by for an emergency
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Recent Examples of put by
When the smoke cleared, leaving stains on the green that didn’t affect their shots, Scheffler, who missed birdie puts by inches on 16 and 17, came up an inch short again on his 26-footer.
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2024
Truman answers the questions put by Pearl’s diners.
—Liz Smith, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2024
This could be tariffs on Chinese imports put by the Trump administration, the soaring price of shipping during the pandemic supply-chain crisis, higher wages to attract workers or bad harvests of specific ingredients like cocoa.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 8 Mar. 2024
Savings after selling a big home and buying a smaller one are negligible
Older homeowners who want to downsize have been scared into staying put by how expensive a smaller home would be in the current market.
—Anna Bahney, CNN, 29 Jan. 2024
He could regularly be seen alone, grinding on the range or practicing putting by himself late in the afternoon or evening during tournaments.
—Bill Pennington, New York Times, 15 June 2023
At a time when increased remote work capability is leading more workers to relocate across state lines while keeping their jobs, employers can encourage them to stay put by offering housing incentives.
—Jeffrey C. Taylor, Fortune, 6 May 2022
Trump, put by Swan in the unusual position of having to defend himself, turned into a Roman candle of incandescent, colorful excuses.
—Mattathias Schwartz, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2020
In the past few months, anecdotal evidence emerged that some landlords were taking advantage of tenants’ strong desire to stay put by jacking up their rent, a trend hardly in line with the narrative of a mass exodus.
—Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 15 June 2020
Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2024
Truman answers the questions put by Pearl’s diners.
—Liz Smith, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2024
This could be tariffs on Chinese imports put by the Trump administration, the soaring price of shipping during the pandemic supply-chain crisis, higher wages to attract workers or bad harvests of specific ingredients like cocoa.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 8 Mar. 2024
Savings after selling a big home and buying a smaller one are negligible
Older homeowners who want to downsize have been scared into staying put by how expensive a smaller home would be in the current market.
—Anna Bahney, CNN, 29 Jan. 2024
He could regularly be seen alone, grinding on the range or practicing putting by himself late in the afternoon or evening during tournaments.
—Bill Pennington, New York Times, 15 June 2023
At a time when increased remote work capability is leading more workers to relocate across state lines while keeping their jobs, employers can encourage them to stay put by offering housing incentives.
—Jeffrey C. Taylor, Fortune, 6 May 2022
Trump, put by Swan in the unusual position of having to defend himself, turned into a Roman candle of incandescent, colorful excuses.
—Mattathias Schwartz, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2020
In the past few months, anecdotal evidence emerged that some landlords were taking advantage of tenants’ strong desire to stay put by jacking up their rent, a trend hardly in line with the narrative of a mass exodus.
—Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 15 June 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for put by
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Better yet, for the longest shelf life, store the seeds in the freezer or refrigerator.Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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Plus, because of its size, it can be stored anywhere there’s an outlet for the rechargeable battery.Shea Simmons, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Castellano must remain in the majors all season or be offered back for half of the $100,000 pick fee, so the Twins could stash him in long relief.Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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His mother stashed the knives above a kitchen cabinet for her and Richard’s safety.Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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In another clip, Legend was captured lying on the bed beside his wife while their dogs lay in between.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Carter has laid in state at the U.S. Capitol since Tuesday and is in the Washington National Cathedral for today’s funeral service.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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