puts up

verb

Definition of puts upnext
present tense third-person singular of put up
1
as in erects
to fix in an upright position the builders put up the walls before starting on the roof

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2
as in builds
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 sells
to offer for sale to the public put their possessions up for auction

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4
as in houses
to provide with living quarters or shelter the university puts up students in a variety of buildings

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5
as in plots
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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6
as in keeps
to place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability I need to clear out a space in the garage to put up my motorcycle for the winter

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puts up
  1. builds
  2. sells
  3. keeps
  4. raises
  5. assembles
  6. accommodates
  7. makes
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  • OnX gathers that data and builds layers of graphics that show exactly where app users should avoid and displays it on a phone or tablet on the onX Backcountry, onX Offroad, and onX Hunt apps.
    Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • This builds credibility and prevents misinformation.
    Vanessa Tan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of builds
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  • Costco, which sells 1 oz gold bars via its website, reports that customers have been buying the bars at a rate of $100 million per month.
    Christopher Helman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The show is a foundational aspect of the narrative podcast genre and has become a brand that tours the world and sells merchandise to fans.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of sells
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  • This reusable, insulated tumbler keeps her drinks hot for hours—and comes with a secure lid to help keep them contained.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The fridge keeps 18 wine bottles and 56 cans of beverages at ideal storage conditions.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of keeps
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  • Having worked for a domestic violence nonprofit, all of this raises red flags.
    R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The company has determined that mandatory liquidation, if the Initial Business Combination is not completed by December 16, 2024, raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of raises
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  • One produces ultra-low carbon fuels, made from waste carbon dioxide and renewable power; another assembles carbon removal credits.
    Ted Reed, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
  • The firm produces and assembles Apple products, including about two out of every three iPhones.
    Ryan Browne, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of assembles
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  • There’s also an exterior laptop sleeve and another pocket that nicely accommodates my toiletry bag and sunglasses.
    Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The home accommodates a bedroom, bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen and washroom.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of accommodates
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  • This makes the wet martini an appealing option not only for those seeking a lower alcohol content but also for drinkers who prefer more complex flavors.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The weapon itself is secondary and is only really a tool that makes the sniper’s job easier.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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