1
as in to erect
to fix in an upright position
the builders put up the walls before starting on the roof
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2
as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
plans to put up a pavilion in the public gardens
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3
as in to sell
to offer for sale to the public
put their possessions up for auction
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4
as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the university puts up students in a variety of buildings
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5
as in to plot
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends
put up an elaborate scheme to defraud insurance companies
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Recent Examples of put up
LifeLock puts up to three million dollars of protection on the line for every subscriber, which does a lot of talking.
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Advertising Content From Norton, PC Magazine, 28 May 2025
Sabrina Ionescu shines against hometown team As a teenager in the Bay Area, Sabrina Ionescu routinely put up gaudy stats for Miramonte High in Orinda.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
In the magical spring of ’23, the Blue Arrow put up at least 20 points 13 times during the Nuggets’ 20-game tidal wave of a title run.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
The whole squad has put up an impressive 18 scores in four tourney matches, though competition now stiffens for single elimination.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Advertising Content From Norton, PC Magazine, 28 May 2025
Sabrina Ionescu shines against hometown team As a teenager in the Bay Area, Sabrina Ionescu routinely put up gaudy stats for Miramonte High in Orinda.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
In the magical spring of ’23, the Blue Arrow put up at least 20 points 13 times during the Nuggets’ 20-game tidal wave of a title run.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
The whole squad has put up an impressive 18 scores in four tourney matches, though competition now stiffens for single elimination.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put up
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According to the lawsuit, the Williamses erected a shed against the church’s fence.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
30 May 2025
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The regular season is winding down this month, but the Summer for the City festival is coming up, and a crew is erecting a stage near the central fountain.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
30 May 2025
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Except the enigmatic Anti-Zsa Zsa committee that’s been bankrolling all those plane bombs have also just tanked the market in terms of the materials needed to build all of this.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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Not bringing in a veteran would be a serious disservice if the team is trying to build a sustainable winning culture.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a tariff of at least 25 percent on Apple if its iPhones sold in the U.S. are not manufactured in the country.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Apple had been making approximately 80% of the iPhones sold in the U.S. in China, the news agency stated.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Since 1998, the collection has grown to over 100,000 letters, which is now housed at Chapman University.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Don’t miss the Barnes & Noble, which is cleverly housed in an old theater, Ante Bellums Attic Antique Shop, and Firefly Boutique for women’s clothing.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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Artillery missions had been plotted the night before.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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The filmmaker puts aside the self-reflexive storytelling that has marked much of his work since he was first arrested in 2010, delivering a straightforward narrative that’s plotted like a good thriller but builds into a stark condemnation of abusive power.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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The attack knocked out the electricity that powered the facility’s incubators and damaged the backup generator, but emergency responders rushed in to address the outage and ensure that the thousands of frozen eggs, sperm and embryos stored in cryogenic tanks went unharmed.—
Rebecca Plevin,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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Raw shrimp was stored in the stand-up cooler alongside ready-to-eat foods.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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Stay hydrated: Since dry mouth raises gum disease risk, make sure to drink plenty of water.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
29 May 2025
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But the inclusion of migrants, the vast majority of whom were not listed in CBP data as having been accused of any felonies, raises deeper questions about what kind of data belongs in a criminal database.—
Dhruv Mehrotra,
Wired News,
29 May 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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The eye-catching chair comes in six stunning shades, including sage and cornflower blue, and is constructed with soft boucle fabric, a solid wood base, and a 360-degree swivel base to easily spin around and pivot from person to person when guests are over.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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