as in annoyed
subjected to and reacting with irritation
he gets put out if anyone disturbs his dinner
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
2
as in to extinguish
to cause to cease burning
put out the campfire before leaving
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to annoy
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
my father was put out by all the street noise outside our house
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in to weigh
to cause discomfort to or trouble for
if it wouldn't put you out too much, would you mind giving me a ride to the airport?
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in to publish
to produce and release for distribution in printed form
though most of their sales are now transacted through the Internet, the company still puts out a mail-order catalog
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of put out
Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2025
Two historians in particular put out the call for help.
—Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
Anwar Weaver, who has worked alongside Carter for twenty-six years, put out some fifteen fires, using an extinguisher and, at times, a water bottle.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Hammoud put out a statement in 2022 expressing support for the LGBTQ+ books, which drew criticism from conservatives.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for put out
Verb
The last was in 2020, when the Folio Society in England put out an illustrated edition.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2025
Two historians in particular put out the call for help.
—Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
Anwar Weaver, who has worked alongside Carter for twenty-six years, put out some fifteen fires, using an extinguisher and, at times, a water bottle.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Hammoud put out a statement in 2022 expressing support for the LGBTQ+ books, which drew criticism from conservatives.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for put out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for put out
Adjective
-
God, annoyed, confuses their languages and disperses them, ending the construction.—
John Fugelsang
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
-
The downside is that Dylan was likely feeling very annoyed the whole time.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
German defense minister Boris Pistorius said Thursday that Russian satellites were shadowing German satellites, raising alarm at the prospect that Moscow is looking to space to exert its military force.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
-
It was filed as the White House has taken steps to exert influence in unprecedented ways on the department, blurring the line between law and politics at an agency where independence in prosecutorial decision-making is a foundational principle.—
Eric Tucker,
Twin Cities,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The Mountain View Fire Protection District and Boulder County sheriff’s deputies responded when neighbors reported the fire, and the cult members extinguished the blaze by burying it with dirt.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
-
In order to extinguish the flames, which were well-established in the attic, firefighters had to pull down the ceilings in all second floor apartments, authorities said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The New York Yankees were annoyed by the way several members of the 2024 Dodgers spent the offseason taking potshots at their World Series opponent.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
-
While some fans weren’t overly concerned about the picture, arguing the players were just having fun, others were annoyed to see Bronco athletes decked out in the gear of a regional school.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Lawmakers must weigh the check’s size against other programs and public needs, including education, and in 2018 began using earnings from the fund — long used to pay dividends — to also help balance the budget.—
Becky Bohrer,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
-
Meanwhile, his handling of the Israel-Hamas war continues to weigh heavily on his numbers, with a net rating of -33, a modest improvement from August but well below his July standing.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Sep. 2025
-
That expression can come in a variety of ways, such as speaking up in a group, filing an official complaint, writing or publishing those views, or demonstrating and rallying to draw attention to them.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Scrubs can be used every two to three weeks, though people with dry or irritated scalps should proceed with caution.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
23 Sep. 2025
-
His skin was irritated and his ears had mites.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Currently, the federal government is not accepting new applications for the program because of federal court rulings, though individuals already in the program may apply for renewals.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
-
Alibaba said it could be applied in areas such as smart glasses and intelligent cockpits.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Put out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20out. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share