1
as in placing
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 saying
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 estimating
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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as in imposing
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
a proposal to put a special tax on luxuries
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as in adjusting
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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as in betting
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event
deciding to go for broke, he put $1000 on a horse that had 20 to 1 odds
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Recent Examples of putting
Ironically, the best path forward for programs like that would be a wealthy donor putting money into the program.
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
The Spurs will leave him open to shoot, putting an emphasis on him to knock his shots down.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Keep your bouquet out of direct sunlight and consider putting it in a cool, dark place or even your refrigerator first thing after cutting to ensure the flowers remain hydrated.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
For a long time, the two of them were just friends who co-parented and occasionally flirted, letting things evolve naturally instead of putting the relationship in a pressure cooker, Charlotte-style, or eschewing all intimacy à la Samantha.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 3 June 2026
Piiparinen really impressed scouts with the maturity and roundedness of his game at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup in the summer, putting him firmly into the first round after he was viewed as more of a second-round type coming out of U18 worlds and his season in Finland's junior league last year.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Americans are putting more toward their mortgage payments, new data shows.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Goldstein co-wrote the script with fellow Ted Lasso co-creator Joe Kelly and penned it specifically for Lopez, while also putting himself in the leading man role.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
That’s because aside from putting the tasty herb on top of every pizza, Hartford Pizza Garden co-owner Pepe Burby and his business partner, Bryan Dubay are growing it hydroponically on the wall, ceilings and all around.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
The Spurs will leave him open to shoot, putting an emphasis on him to knock his shots down.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Keep your bouquet out of direct sunlight and consider putting it in a cool, dark place or even your refrigerator first thing after cutting to ensure the flowers remain hydrated.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
For a long time, the two of them were just friends who co-parented and occasionally flirted, letting things evolve naturally instead of putting the relationship in a pressure cooker, Charlotte-style, or eschewing all intimacy à la Samantha.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 3 June 2026
Piiparinen really impressed scouts with the maturity and roundedness of his game at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup in the summer, putting him firmly into the first round after he was viewed as more of a second-round type coming out of U18 worlds and his season in Finland's junior league last year.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Americans are putting more toward their mortgage payments, new data shows.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Goldstein co-wrote the script with fellow Ted Lasso co-creator Joe Kelly and penned it specifically for Lopez, while also putting himself in the leading man role.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
That’s because aside from putting the tasty herb on top of every pizza, Hartford Pizza Garden co-owner Pepe Burby and his business partner, Bryan Dubay are growing it hydroponically on the wall, ceilings and all around.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting
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Seal garbage tightly in bags, and rinse out bottles and cans before placing in recycling bins.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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Start by placing the pan on the stovetop with kosher salt sprinkled in it.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
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Aiyuk appears to direct two common insults at the subject of the video — almost certainly the 49ers — by using the literal, nonprofane meanings of the terms rather than saying the vulgar words themselves.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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But the result drew criticism online, with viewers saying the technology distorted the former Spurs star's facial features.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Lee also warned about drawing strong conclusions from early returns, estimating that only about 40% of ballots cast had been counted through Wednesday.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
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And after estimating the size of the potential explosion, the new evacuation zone is bigger than before, extending a full mile away from the plant.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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Delayed by wars, politics and funding shortfalls, Sagrada Família’s imposing but unfinished presence has dominated Barcelona’s skyline for decades.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The state is the country acting as a political unit and imposing its will by means of government bureaucracy, the military, and any other entity that exercises power on behalf of the country.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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Active management is all about doing your research based on past data, forming a plan and then watching how the market responds in real time to your analysis and adjusting accordingly.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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Releasing sterile insects and adjusting operations as needed to achieve the most effective coverage.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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As luxury brands search for new ways to engage top clients, Ermenegildo Zegna Group is betting on hospitality and immersive experiences.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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Yet Colin Angle, the cofounder of iRobot and one of the people behind Roomba, is betting that the next big home robot may feel less like a machine and more like a companion.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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His students had collectively decided to set the play in eighteen-nineties Butte, making the court of Duke Frederick the house of a silver-mining magnate and situating the Forest of Arden in the Absarokas.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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It is known that walls absorb the day’s heat and radiate it to adjacent plants at night, an important microclimate consideration when situating frost-sensitive plants.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Workplaces absolutely require professionalism and emotional intelligence, but confidence becomes fragile when your energy is focused entirely on managing perception instead of expressing ideas honestly and engaging authentically.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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There was Governor Christopher Waller expressing worry that consumer and market psychology was in danger of shifting their inflation expectations higher — a key consideration when figuring out how the Fed should react.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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“Putting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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