put aside

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.

Examples of put aside in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But putting aside those jarring numbers, the story continued to deepen. —The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026

And the figure doesn't include $200 billion that the Pentagon has asked to be put aside for the war in Iran. —Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026

Attempts to sow discord and prevent extended defunding from being included must be put aside. —Emily Brooks, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2026

Since when in 250 years has America surrendered democracy to one person, putting aside the law and the Constitution? —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for put aside

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