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as in extinguishing
to cause to cease burning
put out the campfire before leaving
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as in bothering
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
my father was put out by all the street noise outside our house
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as in weighing
to cause discomfort to or trouble for
if it wouldn't put you out too much, would you mind giving me a ride to the airport?
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as in publishing
to produce and release for distribution in printed form
though most of their sales are now transacted through the Internet, the company still puts out a mail-order catalog
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Recent Examples of putting out
Christine Muldoon, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
That has campaigns putting out ads and social media posts in Spanish, hitting the ground in Latino majority neighborhoods and rallying for key endorsements.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
What is the person putting out there about themselves?
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
There are several common mistakes people make when putting out a feeder, according to experts.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
Wearing an Old 97’s T-shirt that hints at his Texas days, the shaggy haired promoter is putting out small fires ahead of the first major show at the 4,500-seat Grind City Amp, a new venue six years in the making, whose soaring stage frames Bluff City’s riverside skyline.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026
With the state’s bragging rights at stake, Romolo is putting out a call for citizen scientists to sign up to volunteer.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
These teases run counter to the messaging Grande has been putting out since last year about not doing another album anytime soon.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2026
The Office of Early Childhood is spending $750,000 and putting out a request for proposals to contract with an agency that will provide case management statewide for families in the Head Start on Housing.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
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Are employees constantly putting out fires or expected to meet unrealistic deadlines?
—Christine Muldoon, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
That has campaigns putting out ads and social media posts in Spanish, hitting the ground in Latino majority neighborhoods and rallying for key endorsements.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
What is the person putting out there about themselves?
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
There are several common mistakes people make when putting out a feeder, according to experts.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
Wearing an Old 97’s T-shirt that hints at his Texas days, the shaggy haired promoter is putting out small fires ahead of the first major show at the 4,500-seat Grind City Amp, a new venue six years in the making, whose soaring stage frames Bluff City’s riverside skyline.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026
With the state’s bragging rights at stake, Romolo is putting out a call for citizen scientists to sign up to volunteer.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
These teases run counter to the messaging Grande has been putting out since last year about not doing another album anytime soon.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2026
The Office of Early Childhood is spending $750,000 and putting out a request for proposals to contract with an agency that will provide case management statewide for families in the Head Start on Housing.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting out
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Italy’s national anti-mafia prosecutor, Giovanni Melillo, said the seizures form part of a broader effort to dismantle the Sicilian Mafia’s economic infrastructure and prevent it from rebuilding criminal networks capable of exerting global financial and social influence, including intimidation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Trump has been exerting growing pressure on Mexico, with questions looming over issues including human rights, national sovereignty and regional diplomacy.—
Dorany Pineda,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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The ensuing 11 pitches were all strikes to end the game, extinguishing the Dodgers’ hope and showing again how the Padres are doing this.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
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The police department thanked the Westminster Fire Department for quickly extinguishing the flames.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The tears then started to flow, as Zheng took deep breaths and explained that the foot issue was to reapply tape to a foot blister that had been bothering her.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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At the same time, the regime has stopped bothering to sell a narrative of national restoration or modernization to the rest of the country, which is losing enormous amounts of blood and treasure in the battlefields of Ukraine.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Showing Claude and Danny weighing the pros and cons of parenthood while Ginny struggles to cope with single motherhood is a fun contrast.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Anniston Gage Jensen was born on March 4, 2026, weighing 6 pounds, 1 ounce.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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And yet art-world institutions—including major museums, schools, commercial galleries, and publishing outlets—have mostly avoided the fawning capitulation of universities and Democrats, simply going quiet in the hope of escaping notice for the next three years.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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There is an inevitability to group portraiture that feels, to me, so authentic to artistic production.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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The ceremony, officiant, dinner, production on the beach or a resort location of their choosing, flowers, cake, champagne, and photography were all included for less than what economy flights themselves might cost (just $3,500 to start).—
Kaitlin Menza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The reforms would also require some facilities to assess the feasibility of using safer technologies or processes in their work, among other changes.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Zeferjahn had struggled earlier in the season, when the Angels were using him for multiple innings.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Weird; annoying even – but the floaters did not seem urgent.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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My biggest concern about adding a tracking device around Mya’s neck was annoying her or creating disruption.—
Tyler Hayes,
PC Magazine,
13 May 2026
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“Putting out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20out. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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