putting down

present participle of put down
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as in attributing
to explain (something) as being the result of something else a fender bender that probably can be put down to the young driver's inexperience

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting down
Verb
  • Despite Springfield’s mayor dismissing these claims, the damage was done.
    Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made by History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The court has saved the county $819,000 through the end of August by dismissing weak cases and adjusting bond amounts so low-risk defendants can leave the county jail, which is currently overflowing with inmates.
    Brooke Park, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • However, companies have to take certain internal measures to prepare for the partnership appropriately prior to entering into a partnership.
    Vamsi Gosu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Texas insists its requirements are reasonable measures to protect children, not unlike lawful requirements to verify a customer's age before purchasing liquor or entering a strip club.
    Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The One Direction account on Instagram shared a joint statement, attributing it to the band members.
    Michaela Zee, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
  • There have been small miracles related to the hurricane, but Stone isn't attributing them to the legend.
    Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 13 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Cooking and eating salmon is a vital part of their ceremonies.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Customers sat at tables for long stretches of time, eating course after course of unlimited shrimp.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • This empowerment is crucial for minimizing damage, complying with regulatory requirements, maintaining customer trust, and instilling a sense of control and confidence in your data security efforts.
    Balaji Ganesan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This framework enables faster detection and response to security incidents, minimizing potential damage and reducing the risk of breaches and data leaks.
    Balaji Ganesan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The Swiss legend dipped into the history books for his latest lesson, listing out some of the most iconic racket frames in tennis history.
    Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Consumer-centric companies listing publicly.
    Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Enjoying a crisp fall day at the cider mill is still safe, but the FDA suggests asking if the product is pasteurized before consuming.
    Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • What begins as a tool for convenience could grow out of control, replicating and consuming resources, and eventually overshadowing us.
    Gerui Wang, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The material achieves this by reacting strongly with the battery electrodes and suppressing processes that generate hydrogen.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Research has shown that suppressing emotional expression leads to poorer conversation quality and a reduced sense of connection.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Putting down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20down. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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