as in to phase out
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Recent Examples of put aside
Precise plans for the apartments aren’t complete, but the state is requiring that at least 20% of the units in the Daniel’s Mill building itself be put aside for people earning no more than 80% of the area’s median income.
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Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Now that her return has been set, those questions have been put aside.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Also, put aside your passive-aggressive attitude.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
So far, Jordan has been able to put aside more than $13,000 combined in her savings and retirement.
—Hannah Parker, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
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Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Now that her return has been set, those questions have been put aside.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Also, put aside your passive-aggressive attitude.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
So far, Jordan has been able to put aside more than $13,000 combined in her savings and retirement.
—Hannah Parker, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for put aside
Recent Examples of Synonyms for put aside
Verb
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An outdoor speaker playing your favorite tunes can also phase out annoying racket.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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The tax credit provides a refundable, per-child credit to families with children under age 17, with benefits that vary by child age and phase out gradually as income rises.—
Delilah Lopez,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The co-conspirators burned the stores to force their closure and then shut off power to the security cameras, which enabled them to return to the unguarded locations to burglarize the ATMs.—
Adam Bednar,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Apr. 2026
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Deep in the woods, a tree had fallen over a power line, blocking the road out of the canyon and effectively shutting off all of the electricity in the immediate area.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In front of a sellout crowd, the Spirit dismantled the Kansas City Current 4-0, delivering one of their most complete performances of the season.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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By dismantling that deal without a viable replacement, the administration effectively cleared the path for Iran to resume and accelerate its nuclear program.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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