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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5
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
Quality control is highly inconsistent, and customer service can be…frustrating, to put it nicely.
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Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2025
But for audiences willing to put this and other queries to the side, the streaming feature delivers.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
The unemployment rate also ticked up to 4.1% as the Trump administration continued its large-scale slashing of government jobs and back and forth over its trade policy, both of which unsettled businesses and households — putting pressure on the economy.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
Watson, whose massive frame is famous in Gainesville, put himself on the national stage after a 36-rep bench press that would’ve marked the best figure at the combine by three reps.
—Jackson Castellano, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
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Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2025
But for audiences willing to put this and other queries to the side, the streaming feature delivers.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
The unemployment rate also ticked up to 4.1% as the Trump administration continued its large-scale slashing of government jobs and back and forth over its trade policy, both of which unsettled businesses and households — putting pressure on the economy.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
Watson, whose massive frame is famous in Gainesville, put himself on the national stage after a 36-rep bench press that would’ve marked the best figure at the combine by three reps.
—Jackson Castellano, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put
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Open a bag or two of cat litter into an open plastic container and situate it in high-humidity spaces.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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There are 11 private campsites situated across the property in a forest or meadow.—
Jenna Blough,
Outside Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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The once-daily version of the pill was in early-stage testing, with researchers trying to figure out the best dose for patients, a spokeswoman said.—
Time,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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Plane Safety in Spotlight Again Authorities with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said the crash investigation could take more than a year to complete.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The administration estimates that 750,000 to 2 million fewer people would enroll in coverage as a result of the changes.—
Julie Appleby,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
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Counterpoint Research, a firm that monitors global smartphone shipments, estimated Apple has up to six weeks of inventory in the United States.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2025
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Trump defended his decision to impose tariffs, saying that the trade situation with U.S. partners was unsustainable and that someone needed to act.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The suspension also does not extend to industry-specific tariffs that Trump imposed on steel, aluminum and auto imports.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Will either require Teta adjusting his play style (not gonna happen) or Gyökeres needs to make significant changes in his play style to fit.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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Earlier in March, Paltrow spoke with Vanity Fair for their April cover story and was asked about how her two kids have adjusted to being in college.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Given Atlanta’s historically bad pass rush, edge rusher should still probably be the betting favorite, though.—
Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Let’s look at the game through a betting lens and try to find a few winning markets to wager on.—
Sam Tighe,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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What To Know The celery sticks, sold in some Walmarts across numerous states, have passed their best by use date of March 23, 2025, but the FDA warns people may have placed them in their freezers.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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The tariff placed on Mexican goods in March momentarily prompted a sharp slowdown in crossings.—
Danielle Kaye,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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After catching wind of Rock’s new love interest, Saffold took to social media to weigh in on the pairing, beginning her comments with what some took as a hint of shade before appearing to express her approval of Rock dating Newton.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Still, the Harmons expressed some frustration with being pigeonholed as a Christian movie studio.—
Calum Marsh,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Put.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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