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
Malachi breaks this long run up the middle to put these people out of their misery.
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Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 28 May 2026
This could put anyone with a peanut or peanut butter allergy at risk of a severe and even life-threatening allergic reaction.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Negotiations are expected to continue throughout the season, and if a deal isn’t reached by the start of December the widespread expectation is that MLB will lock out the players, potentially putting the start of the 2027 season in jeopardy.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
In 1999, Anna Strasberg put it up for sale at The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe, a landmark auction held by Christie’s in New York.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
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Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 28 May 2026
This could put anyone with a peanut or peanut butter allergy at risk of a severe and even life-threatening allergic reaction.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Negotiations are expected to continue throughout the season, and if a deal isn’t reached by the start of December the widespread expectation is that MLB will lock out the players, potentially putting the start of the 2027 season in jeopardy.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
In 1999, Anna Strasberg put it up for sale at The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe, a landmark auction held by Christie’s in New York.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put
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Located in the restaurant’s event space, tables are situated around a massive display of eggs, proteins, charcuterie, breads, pastries, juices, skyr (Iceland’s take on yogurt), and so much more.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Peace lily or Spathiphyllum, with white spadix and white spathe, is suitable for both indoor and outdoor growing, at least where it is protected from frost by overhanging trees and situated against a wall.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Headline global inventory figures can be misleading as much of the oil stored worldwide cannot be used immediately, said Currie, Carlyle’s chief strategy officer of energy pathways and co-chairman of Abaxx Markets.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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Imagine if Claudia got up crying when NeNe said her clit left her body?—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
25 May 2026
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The agency has previously estimated the broader lunar base effort could cost around $20 billion.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
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It's estimated that at least three historic buildings were destroyed and at the latest update, firefighters said that 18,379 acres of the rare vegetation on the island had burned.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Millions of people without proper documentation came in, imposing severe hardships on border communities, straining city budgets, and overwhelming public services.—
Andrew Tisch,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The California Environmental Quality Act requires agencies to complete a report on the additional carbon dioxide emitted from more drivers on the road before imposing the return-to-office order, the union said.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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Additionally, Intuit is judiciously adjusting its Mailchimp investment to primarily optimize cash flow.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Metro area rates are not seasonally adjusted, while the statewide mark was adjusted.—
News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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Some other beverage brands are betting big on the swing away from fizz.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
24 May 2026
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And companies are betting you won't.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Well more than a year before the May 18 attack, Caleb Vazquez’s behavior had so concerned officials that he was placed on a 72-hour involuntary hold for a mental health evaluation, feared to be a danger to himself or others, court documents indicate.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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To prevent the queen from moving upward, beekeepers often place a screen called an excluder between the brood chambers and honey supers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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In its search to find the language to express the truths of the moment, Rehearsals for a Revolution is not afraid to question its own gestures — to doubt itself and to be vulnerable.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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While talking to James Haskell and Alex Payne, his co-hosts on his podcast, The Good, The Bad and The Rugby, Tindall discussed his 2011 wedding to Zara Phillips, and expressed his surprise that rugby star James Haskell had not made a fool out of himself then.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
22 May 2026
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“Put.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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