put aside
phrasal verb
put aside; putting aside; puts aside
1
: to save or keep (something, such as money) to be used at a later time
She's been putting aside some money for a vacation.
Can you put a few minutes aside for a short meeting?
2
: to stop worrying or thinking about (something)
We need to put these problems aside for now and get the work done.
It's time to put aside our differences and start working together.
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Yet despite all that, Americans put aside their worries, prejudices and battle scars to come together for the country’s 200th birthday.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
Israel’s attacks are more likely to direct public anger toward Israel, as domestic issues are briefly put aside while Iranians run for shelter, experts say.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
The Florida Senate also put aside $23 million to fund the Florida State Guard, which DeSantis has used as a tool in his immigration enforcement and deportation plans.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 14 June 2025
But misgivings among top military and security officials meant that it was put aside.
—Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 20 June 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
Israel’s attacks are more likely to direct public anger toward Israel, as domestic issues are briefly put aside while Iranians run for shelter, experts say.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
The Florida Senate also put aside $23 million to fund the Florida State Guard, which DeSantis has used as a tool in his immigration enforcement and deportation plans.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 14 June 2025
But misgivings among top military and security officials meant that it was put aside.
—Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for put aside
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“Put aside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20aside. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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