1
as in to situate
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
you can put this box next to the bookshelf
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2
as in to say
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to think of a good way of putting the news
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3
as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
put the time of the photograph at about noon
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4
as in to impose
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
a proposal to put a special tax on luxuries
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5
as in to adjust
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
put the words of his patriotic poem to the tune of a well-known drinking song
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Recent Examples of put
That puts even greater pressure on MSNBC to keep apace once the spinoff is complete.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 May 2025
The Television Academy is more willing to come through for those types of films, putting Netflix in strong standing.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 5 May 2025
This is now Wright’s fourth HBO show in at least a recurring role, after Angels in America, Boardwalk Empire, and Westworld, putting him up there with other HBO mainstays like Alexander Skarsgård and the late Michael Kenneth Williams.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2025
Variations on that timeline are roughly the same in the sense that over the fifteen years, there is a sudden transformative eureka about AI that puts AGI in the picture.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 May 2025
The Television Academy is more willing to come through for those types of films, putting Netflix in strong standing.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 5 May 2025
This is now Wright’s fourth HBO show in at least a recurring role, after Angels in America, Boardwalk Empire, and Westworld, putting him up there with other HBO mainstays like Alexander Skarsgård and the late Michael Kenneth Williams.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2025
Variations on that timeline are roughly the same in the sense that over the fifteen years, there is a sudden transformative eureka about AI that puts AGI in the picture.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put
Verb
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The cartoon Alison is situated in a space outside herself, with Holly, and goats, and neighbors.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2025
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Because of a Kansas law in the 1860s that outlawed public hangings, Bates-Lamborn explained that the gallows were situated inside the warehouse, away from the view of other prisoners.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
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The agency will preliminary report after 30 days, and that the entire investigation could take 12-24 months, said an NTSB representative at a May 19 press conference.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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While sometimes annoying, insects are more important than many of us give them credit for, say experts.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
20 May 2025
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That proposal submitted by Polk Stanley Wilcox was estimated to cost at least $136,000; the optional inclusion of the shock wires would have added approximately $55,000 to the total price.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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Messi — not known for headers — leaped to reach the ball that was estimated to be nearly 9 feet (2.70 meters) in the air, redirecting it with his head past Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van de Sar.—
Tim Reynolds,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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To restore fairness, the city should impose an additional tax on whole-home short-term rental businesses.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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The law imposes civil penalties and mandates back pay and benefits for noncompliance.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The focus is on teaching and learning with a new playbook and minute but important details such as adjusting his footwork when receiving the snap.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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The telescopic shaft adjusts the total length as needed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 May 2025
Verb
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An interactive attraction showing in Oakland until Sept. 28 is betting, yes indeed.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
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Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Neil Young is taking sides in the growing feud between President Donald Trump and Bruce Springsteen, placing himself firmly on the side of The Boss.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Snook also has to interact with pre-recorded versions of herself placed in various screens on stage, or hit marks that are filmed from an iPhone in her hand.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
21 May 2025
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During arguments before the Supreme Court, several of the justices expressed concerns about the use of nationwide injunctions, but John Sauer, President Donald Trump’s solicitor general, faced pushback this week about whether limiting injunctions was appropriate in this case.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Keep telling the stories and keep expressing yourself.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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“Put.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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