as in to postpone
to assign to a later time
as a result of a medical emergency, our dream vacation had to be put over to the following year
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Recent Examples of put over
Tessitore was beside himself and put over Evans for his great showcase.
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Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Gunther put over Pat McAfee as a non-wrestling performer with heart, and said Paul was the opposite.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
While the crate had a blanket put over it, Chef's presence was enough to keep Chip calm throughout the night.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Strowman, 41, had become the still-fierce giant whose primary job was to put over strong up-and-comers like Fatu and Bronson Reed before him.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
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Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Gunther put over Pat McAfee as a non-wrestling performer with heart, and said Paul was the opposite.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
While the crate had a blanket put over it, Chef's presence was enough to keep Chip calm throughout the night.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Strowman, 41, had become the still-fierce giant whose primary job was to put over strong up-and-comers like Fatu and Bronson Reed before him.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put over
Verb
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However, due to unforeseen delays, the transaction is postponed.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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And in China, the premiere of a film about this gruesome episode in history was postponed without explanation, causing an online outcry.—
Anthony Kuhn,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Democratic state lawmakers are still attempting to delay efforts from Republicans who are trying to redraw Texas’ 38 congressional districts, which could help Republicans pick up as many as five seats in the House of Representatives.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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But the judge walked back that suggestion in his order that denied the defense’s request to delay Kohberger’s trial.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Student loans can be deferred while enrolled at least half-time.—
Adam Palasciano,
CNBC,
4 Aug. 2025
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Owners had a little over two and a half years to prepare to make up for years or decades of reserve savings and critical structural repairs that many associations had deferred.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
30 July 2025
Verb
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But even homes standing on safer grounds are seen as a dangerous investment by potential buyers, who are also put off by the prospect of higher maintenance costs and insurance limitations.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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As prices for new cars continue to rise, consumers are looking for ways to keep their current vehicle running and put off a purchase.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
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“Put over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20over. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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