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
The big haul, along with nods for Warner Bros. TV Adult Swim, Discovery and Food Network, also puts Warner Bros.
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
The fresh engine put out 556 hp and 551 lb-ft of torque — putting the Caddy ahead of the day’s BMW M5 and Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, which had seen significant power outputs since the first CTS-V launched.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
His misstep on the 18th put him into a 4-for-2 playoff, which quickly became a 3-for-1.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Strouse’s move now puts him in the majority of analysts on Wall Street with a neutral view of the stock, which was nearly 2% lower in the premarket Tuesday.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 15 July 2025
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
The fresh engine put out 556 hp and 551 lb-ft of torque — putting the Caddy ahead of the day’s BMW M5 and Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, which had seen significant power outputs since the first CTS-V launched.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
His misstep on the 18th put him into a 4-for-2 playoff, which quickly became a 3-for-1.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Strouse’s move now puts him in the majority of analysts on Wall Street with a neutral view of the stock, which was nearly 2% lower in the premarket Tuesday.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 15 July 2025
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Hoste, a cocktail bar situated in the city’s Pilsen neighborhood, is now offering a $5,000 wedding package, affectionately dubbed the Shotgun Special.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Perhaps the most interesting group, however, is somewhere in the middle, where the Indiana Fever are situated among the ranks of the Las Vegas Aces, Washington Mystics and Golden State Valkyries.—
Garrett Chorpenning,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The consistency of officiating has been a topic players and coaches have been discussing a lot this season, and Engelbert said the league is aware and will evaluate it.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Ogwumike said during Thursday’s CBA media availability that the league did pose ideas regarding extending the season.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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Smoke estimated that less than 1% of auto loans are of the size that would produce a $10,000 deduction on car loan interest in a year.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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The Office for Budget Responsibility, the U.K.’s independent forecaster, estimates that exports and imports will be around 15% lower in the long run, compared to if the U.K. had remained in the EU.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
21 July 2025
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For months, Trump had threatened, but held off on, imposing new sanctions against Russia's oil industry.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
14 July 2025
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The president said on Monday that the U.S. will impose 100% tariffs on countries that engage in trade with Russia if there is no peace deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 July 2025
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That plan was ripped up and adjusted to a 4-4-1, with Minge back in defence.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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At this stage, few would bet against the long body of evidence favoring Brentford’s strategy.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Investors and importers appear torn between bracing for Trump’s tariffs to actually take effect next month on one hand, and betting that Trump will postpone them yet again on the other.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
21 July 2025
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Since then, wide receiver Jeremiah Webb, cornerback Carlton Davis and safety Josh Minkins have been placed on the non-football injury list.—
Oliver Thomas,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Click on one of our links to set up an account and place your $5 bet on any fight to secure your $150 in bonus bets.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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Though the director has publicly expressed his desire to retire the character — even revealing plans to kill her off in a 2018 interview on Bevy Smith’s SiriusXM show Bevelations — fan support has kept her alive.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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President Donald Trump has expressed his support for the collective defense offered by NATO in a reversal of his previous criticism of the alliance.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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“Put.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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