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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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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
Turkey’s Arda Guler, who plays for Real Madrid, scored the equalizer at the 10-minute mark and Orkun Kokcu put Turkey ahead 2-1 in the 31st minute, finishing a cross from the left.
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Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
However, challenges with kids or romantic partners might put a damper on your mood.
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Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
Japan had scored first to put pressure on Team Netherlands.
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Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Sweden will await its fate as a third-place finisher, although the four points should be enough to put them into the Round of 32.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
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Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
However, challenges with kids or romantic partners might put a damper on your mood.
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Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
Japan had scored first to put pressure on Team Netherlands.
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Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Sweden will await its fate as a third-place finisher, although the four points should be enough to put them into the Round of 32.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
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Raspados Nayarit is an unassuming storefront on Broadway in Lincoln Heights, situated across from Lincoln High School.
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Debin will discuss sites such as Tikal in Guatemala, considered one of the largest Mayan archaeological sites, as well as Uxmal, an ancient Mayan city and UNESCO World Heritage site situated in Yucatán, Mexico.
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Riccobono said that the training needs to start with something as basic as the right way to approach a blind passenger.
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Rejoining would also generate yet more uncertainty for companies which are only just adapting to the new trading relationship, said Sean McGuire, a director at the Confederation of British Industry, a business lobby group.
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The events are expected to draw hundreds of thousands to the city over the next two months, officials estimate.
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Orozco estimated that the nearby fire had caused sales to drop by 70% over the past week.
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Both countries impose severe penalties on LGBTQ people.
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Starting on July 1, the California Department of Parks and Recreation can now impose new penalties on folks who fail to cancel their campsite reservations in a timely manner or fail to show for their reservation.
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Compare receipts to your plan, then adjust a subscription or daily expense so the numbers match the rhythm of your life.
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That number can be adjusted based on new information over time.
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Businesses are betting on the World Cup, night markets and cultural events to revive Olvera Street.
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However, some bitcoin and crypto traders are betting that some of the cash that has entered the system due to the SpaceX IPO could soon be heading toward bitcoin.
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In Florida, a person found not guilty by reason of insanity may be placed on conditional release, which requires a treatment plan and periodic monitoring.
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Fernandes hit Ronaldo with a perfect pass, and Ronaldo perfectly placed a shot with his right foot to the opposite side of the net.
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Some council members also expressed enthusiasm for developing a battery storage system at last week’s council meeting.
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Residents have expressed interest in testing for more contaminants.
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“Put.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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