putting up

verb

Definition of putting upnext
present participle of put up
1
as in erecting
to fix in an upright position the builders put up the walls before starting on the roof

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2
as in building
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 selling
to offer for sale to the public put their possessions up for auction

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

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5
as in plotting
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 storing
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 putting up
  1. erecting
  2. building
  3. selling
  4. raising
  5. keeping
  6. assembling
  7. accommodating
  8. making
Verb
  • Protesters responded by launching fireworks at officers and erecting barricades along the city's central boulevard.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Various practices became associated with Advent, including lighting an Advent wreath, erecting a Christmas tree, and putting out Christmas decorations.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of erecting
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  • Michael’s background as a Senior Commissioning Engineer includes building a battery plant for General Motors and working in Toyota’s Robotics and Automation Division.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The report primarily focuses on the treatment of migrant workers, who HRW says will bear the brunt of building Saudi’s World Cup dream.
    Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of building
Verb
  • This will involve either selling, transferring, or winding down operations while maximizing value for the business and ensuring a smooth transition for employees, clients, and other stakeholders.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • However, despite the potential strategy, there can be emotional drawbacks to selling a social media–friendly home.
    Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of selling
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  • Harris has come under fire for losing her campaign despite raising more than $1 billion.
    Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • About 32% of owners reported raising compensation, up a point from October.
    Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of raising
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  • Customers have trusted banks with custody of their assets for centuries, believing a bank vault is safer than keeping wealth under the mattress.
    Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The pair have been keeping busy since the election.
    Melissa Cruz, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of keeping
Verb
  • Over the past two decades, IT leaders have focused on securing project approvals and assembling top talent to drive success.
    Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • You'll be tasked with several goals while assembling the Storm Chasers, including heading into the heart of the Storm Dungeon while trying to avoid lightning strikes and taking down the Storm King's Acolytes.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of assembling
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  • In accommodating a young family, Ainscough’s brief meant carving out special—and sometimes small—spaces.
    Katherine Burns Olson, Architectural Digest, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Without accommodating multiple actors—HTS, Kurdish communities, local notables—no economic arrangement can endure.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of accommodating
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  • Writing and making this movie is now an (incredible) memory.
    Megan Park, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These values guide decision making and unite your team, especially during crises.
    Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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