as in annoyed
subjected to and reacting with irritation
he gets put out if anyone disturbs his dinner
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as in to extinguish
to cause to cease burning
put out the campfire before leaving
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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
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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?
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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
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Recent Examples of put out
CBS News, 24 May 2026
When campaigns put out the call for influencers to meet with candidates, Gomberg answered.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Footage shared by the department shows flames shooting through the roof of the home as firefighters worked to put out the blaze.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
There were bladderpods just starting to put out yellow flowers, prickly Shaw agaves beside bright yellow-orange poppies, Western redbuds with round leaves, wild marigolds, clumps of Mexican rush and Howard McMinn manzanita, as well as sunset manzanita and dozens more.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
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Rescue workers try to put out a fire at a residential building after a Russian strike on Kyiv, Ukraine, Sunday, May 24, 2026.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
When campaigns put out the call for influencers to meet with candidates, Gomberg answered.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Footage shared by the department shows flames shooting through the roof of the home as firefighters worked to put out the blaze.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
There were bladderpods just starting to put out yellow flowers, prickly Shaw agaves beside bright yellow-orange poppies, Western redbuds with round leaves, wild marigolds, clumps of Mexican rush and Howard McMinn manzanita, as well as sunset manzanita and dozens more.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put out
Adjective
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Fans were more than a little annoyed when large portions of season 5 of The Boys, ahead of its ultimate ending, appeared to be a large ad for the upcoming Vought Rising prequel spinoff series.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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One thing seemed clear, however, by the end of Wednesday's meeting, both Rodriguez and Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins appeared frustrated, almost annoyed, their attacks on the center failed to persuade their colleagues.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Rayo exerted some pressure but were largely restricted to shots from distance.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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No effort is made to explain how the alien sphere exerts its power, and the book’s core theme, in the end, is the limit of human understanding.—
Ian Mackenzie,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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The wildfires of rumour, once lit, are nigh impossible to extinguish.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Once the flame is extinguished and the candle has cooled, trim the wick to about ¼ inch before relighting.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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First, even leaving aside the long build-time, there is a tortuous regulatory maze that has to be navigated that seems like something the Greek gods devised to annoy Odysseus.—
David Szondy
May 24,
New Atlas,
24 May 2026
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When people get their interest rate wrong, they get annoyed.—
Sam Sammane,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Showing Claude and Danny weighing the pros and cons of parenthood while Ginny struggles to cope with single motherhood is a fun contrast.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Employers are starting to focus more on questions that show how candidates think through issues and weigh trade-offs rather than raw coding capabilities.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Excerpted from The Soccer 100 by Oliver Kay & James Horncastle with The Athletic Soccer Staff, published by William Morrow.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Mecum hasn’t published an auction estimate, but the vehicle seems certain to fetch top dollar considering its pedigree.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Washing your hair once a week can help your scalp feel more moisturized and less irritated, greasy, and dry.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
25 May 2026
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The late Carrie Fisher’s character was sarcastic, politically outspoken, armed, and constantly irritated by the men around her.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
23 May 2026
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Though more popular for your skin, when applied to your scalp and strands, the ingredient sloughs off buildup, soothes irritation, reduces dandruff, and controls oil production.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Head coach Oliver Glasner has been the cause of a certain amount of friction too, but the same rules apply.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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“Put out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20out. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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