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as in situates
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 says
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 makes
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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as in imposes
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
a proposal to put a special tax on luxuries
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as in adjusts
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 puts
As Princess puts it, if a family of four is booking one stateroom, the kids sail free.
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Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
But some of his behavior bears the hallmarks of emotional abuse, which puts this in a different category.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
Mitigating the risk is critical, which puts password practices in the spotlight.
—Mike Wilson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
This model has the ability to bring great value to patients and puts more accountability on healthcare providers to deliver valuable outcomes more than ever before.
—Zameer Rizvi, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Hughes says the study puts the political attention on this group into perspective.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 6 Jan. 2025
McBride’s injury puts a spotlight on Tyler Kolek The Knicks selected Dadiet with the 25th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft because of his potential as a versatile two-way wing who can shoot the ball and flashes the ability to defend multiple positions.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
Pricing is something little is known about apart from some fairly horrific figures from the rumor mill recently that puts the RTX 5090 at $2,000-$2,500.
—Antony Leather, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
That mark puts the Pistons firmly in the mix for a Play-In Tournament spot in the Eastern Conference and just two and a half games back of a top-six seed.
—Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
But some of his behavior bears the hallmarks of emotional abuse, which puts this in a different category.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
Mitigating the risk is critical, which puts password practices in the spotlight.
—Mike Wilson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
This model has the ability to bring great value to patients and puts more accountability on healthcare providers to deliver valuable outcomes more than ever before.
—Zameer Rizvi, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Hughes says the study puts the political attention on this group into perspective.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 6 Jan. 2025
McBride’s injury puts a spotlight on Tyler Kolek The Knicks selected Dadiet with the 25th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft because of his potential as a versatile two-way wing who can shoot the ball and flashes the ability to defend multiple positions.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
Pricing is something little is known about apart from some fairly horrific figures from the rumor mill recently that puts the RTX 5090 at $2,000-$2,500.
—Antony Leather, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
That mark puts the Pistons firmly in the mix for a Play-In Tournament spot in the Eastern Conference and just two and a half games back of a top-six seed.
—Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puts
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Asked what makes Fabregas different from Xavi and others in the Barcelona coaching tree, Sergi Roberto points to the amount of detail in scouting opponents.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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This makes Saturday night an intriguing jump-off point.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The first rule on the chopping block measures levels of methane emissions from oil and gas operations, and imposes a fee, known as the Waste Emissions Charge, for excessive production of the greenhouse gas.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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The United States imposes fewer barriers to imports than other major world economies, including those with similar political and economic systems.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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In sports mode, the TV automatically adjusts to optimize content.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Instead of continuing to show her ads for the premium brand, the system automatically adjusts its messaging to promote a budget-friendly alternative from the same company.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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However, other sectors have prioritized these departments, and Accenture estimates that generative AI could increase call centers' capacity by up to 30 percent.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Charles estimates that losses for airlines affected by the airport shutdown could run up to $25 to 35 million.—
Tamara Hardingham-Gill,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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The gel memory foam layer adapts to your body’s contours to distribute weight evenly, resulting in less discomfort.—
Health Editorial Team,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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When introducing retinol to your routine, the pros suggest starting by applying it two times a week, gradually increasing frequency as your skin adapts, and never using it in tandem with exfoliation.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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One is a longstanding dispute over how the Office of Personnel Management calculates the Postal Service's liabilities for pre-1970 pension benefits.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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With this demographic information, the pension planner calculates how much can go into the plan for executives and owners and how much will have to go in for the employees each year to pass IRS testing.—
David Rae,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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With a solid gang, Mufasa conforms to a typical journey of misfits.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
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This shoe stretches and conforms to your foot with wear.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
21 Nov. 2024
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In the daylight, a Mavic reconnaissance quadcopter locates a target and drops a miniature radio beacon on it.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
29 Nov. 2024
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The first such event raised $15,000 for Arkansas tornado relief; this year's beneficiary is The Van, which locates and assists homeless Arkansans.—
Eric E. Harrison,
arkansasonline.com,
12 Oct. 2024
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“Puts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puts. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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