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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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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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
This comes after 2025 produced mixed results in California racing’s efforts to increase safety since a spike in deaths to more than 40 in early 2019 put heat on the sport.
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Kevin Modesti, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Initially ruled offensive goaltending, the basket was awarded after a video review, putting the Celtics up six and securing their second-largest comeback victory of the season.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
To be able to have that empathy for other people and to put yourself in someone else’s situation requires a lot of sensitivity.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
Kaden Gumbs steps up Drone is Texas State’s leading scorer, and his absence put a heavy offensive load on Gumbs' back.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
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Kevin Modesti, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Initially ruled offensive goaltending, the basket was awarded after a video review, putting the Celtics up six and securing their second-largest comeback victory of the season.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
To be able to have that empathy for other people and to put yourself in someone else’s situation requires a lot of sensitivity.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
Kaden Gumbs steps up Drone is Texas State’s leading scorer, and his absence put a heavy offensive load on Gumbs' back.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put
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The turnkey condos will be situated within Pendry Mexico City, a 114-key hotel found in the cultural hub of Roma Norte.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
14 Jan. 2026
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The content is familiar—again the narrator faces death, wallows in self-destruction, waves away redemption—but now the moment is situated within an entirely different sonic landscape, one that is sparkling and sunny.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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In Kyiv, a CNN reporter said that the attack began around midnight, starting with multiple drone strikes on residential buildings.—
Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Due to cold temperatures, emergency medical services were contacted to evaluate her, authorities said.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Barring drastic cuts to spending or bringing in additional revenue, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates the deficit could be as high as $18 billion this year and $35 billion in future years.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Idaho’s Office of Performance Evaluations, an independent oversight agency, estimated in a report released last year that the gap between what school districts spend to educate students with disabilities and what the state provides is more than $80 million.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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But encountering the layers of censorship and self-censorship that impose themselves on an Arabic text in English astonished me yet again.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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No matter the lens, the novel seems to resist it, always protruding beyond the boundaries imposed upon it.—
Amir Ahmadi Arian,
The Dial,
15 Jan. 2026
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In addition to being moisture-wicking, the shearling lining helps to naturally adjust to your body’s temperature, keeping feet cool and dry.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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To the critics, LaFleur is 2-3 in the playoffs as a betting favorite, tied for the worst win rate among 19 coaches with at least five such games this century.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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This time, a more emboldened administration appears to be betting that both fear and a show of force will be enough to quell a movement that has become fragmented and disillusioned through the years.—
Paola Ramos,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026
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The system places users in a zero-gravity posture originally developed for aerospace applications.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Candles placed at the site lit up the snowy, winter night.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
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Charles seemed upset by the message and expressed determination to not let his age get in the way of his career.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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During the sentencing hearing, Sammartino expressed concerns about the lack of answers and accountability related to Francis’ absconding from house arrest in 2022.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Put.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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