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
Yemeni coffeehouses put an emphasis on the aesthetics of the space.
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Hira Qureshi, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
While Waymo has already put driverless vehicles on the road in cities including Los Angeles and San Francisco, industry experts say Tesla is still far from offering a robotaxi service.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
From the far side of the moon, outside of regular communications range, the lander will perform a descent trajectory burn to shrink its orbit and put it on a flight path toward its landing site.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2025
For Miles, of the NYC Alliance, RAINN’s decision to quickly comply with the Trump administration’s guidance put pressure on smaller groups to follow suit.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025
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Hira Qureshi, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
While Waymo has already put driverless vehicles on the road in cities including Los Angeles and San Francisco, industry experts say Tesla is still far from offering a robotaxi service.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
From the far side of the moon, outside of regular communications range, the lander will perform a descent trajectory burn to shrink its orbit and put it on a flight path toward its landing site.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2025
For Miles, of the NYC Alliance, RAINN’s decision to quickly comply with the Trump administration’s guidance put pressure on smaller groups to follow suit.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put
Verb
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The Greenacres closure follows the relocation of the company’s full-scale chocolate factory, which was situated in the same building as the shop, back in 2022.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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Once the space craft has been hosed down and safely situated and secured, the Dragon capsule will be moved to the recovery platform, before the hatch will finally open and the astronauts can disembark.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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There is no reason to say that the current challenges render AI’s implementation impossible.—
William Tarr,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Doherty says Cooper — who makes his acting debut in the series — impressed her.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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Heading into the weekend, the film was estimated to collect $100 million globally.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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It’s estimated that 22 percent of all food-service workers in the U.S. are immigrants, with up to half that number thought to be undocumented.—
Pavia Rosati,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2025
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On March 4, Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada — then delayed those duties again after complaints from business leaders.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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After those tariffs were imposed, Canada and the European Union retaliated with countermeasures on U.S. exports.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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The administration has said that people who entered the U.S. through the humanitarian parole program will have any applications to adjust their status put on hold.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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For comparison, the F-22 cost about $150 million per unit (adjusted for inflation).—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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The initial college basketball match-ups and betting lines are set with few surprises thus far through the NCAA Tournament.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Fantasy platforms started allowing players to bet on multiple game outcomes and players’ performances at the same time — similar to sports parlays offered at casinos.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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While Francis has been at Gemelli, supporters have been seen gathering outside the hospital and placing candles and flowers at the statue of Pope John Paul II.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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On Friday, March 21, the former talk show host, 60 — who was placed under a legal guardianship in 2022 and announced her dementia diagnosis in 2023 — continued her streak of refuting claims that she is incapacitated.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Baltimore Sun would do well to print letters expressing ideas and opinions with a civil tone.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2025
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At its conclusion, the foreign ministers issued a joint statement expressing their vision on several important matters, including Ukraine, the Middle East, Asia and the Indo-Pacific, Haiti, and Venezuela, among others.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Put.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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