1
as in to erect
to fix in an upright position
the builders put up the walls before starting on the roof
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2
as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
plans to put up a pavilion in the public gardens
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3
as in to sell
to offer for sale to the public
put their possessions up for auction
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the university puts up students in a variety of buildings
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as in to plot
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends
put up an elaborate scheme to defraud insurance companies
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Recent Examples of put up
Only the 2023 tourney put up bigger numbers to this point, as a Lakers- and Warriors-heavy slate dominated the airwaves that May.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 May 2025
Most entry-level DSLRs put up burst numbers in the 3 to 6fps range, with midrange cameras getting faster; the Nikon D500 hits 10fps, for instance.
—PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
Meanwhile, Williams put up 15.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
Panthers in an 0-2 hole in the series Despite a valiant effort once again in the third — putting up 37 shot attempts and 15 scoring chances (including 10 high-danger chances) — the Panthers fell 4-3 to the Maple Leafs and are now 0-2 in the best-of-7 series.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 May 2025
Most entry-level DSLRs put up burst numbers in the 3 to 6fps range, with midrange cameras getting faster; the Nikon D500 hits 10fps, for instance.
—PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
Meanwhile, Williams put up 15.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
Panthers in an 0-2 hole in the series Despite a valiant effort once again in the third — putting up 37 shot attempts and 15 scoring chances (including 10 high-danger chances) — the Panthers fell 4-3 to the Maple Leafs and are now 0-2 in the best-of-7 series.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put up
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Moscow also announced that monuments in Russia's Kursk region would be erected in honor of North Korea's soldiers fighting against Ukraine.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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The marble memorial featuring the names of the 56 football fans who died in the fire was erected as part of these 2001 developments.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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But it’s also used as a preservative in a wide variety of products, from building materials to paints and plastics.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
17 May 2025
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So, nix that step by building a home gym that makes squeezing in a HIIT class first thing in the morning, a treadmill run at lunch or a yoga session on the fly much more doable.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Now seniors, dealing with age, stairs and progressive health issues, we have been advised that selling and moving to a senior assisted living facility is the best option for us before we are forced by circumstances to move.—
Liz Weston,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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Anyone who wants to sell a home quickly for cash should call Jon Bichelmeyer at 913-599-5000 or email him at jon@archwayhomesinc.com.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2025
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Dickson said the site at 605-609 Davis Street now houses two vacant lots and is in blighted condition.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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He was then taken to the only person in L.A. with the right permits to house an alligator, and that person happened to work in the film industry.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Until his death in Pennsylvania last year, Gülen, a Turkish Muslim preacher who was accused of plotting a coup against President Recep Tayyip in 2016, was wanted as a terrorist leader in Turkey and Pakistan.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
14 May 2025
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The Keeling Curve, a graph that plots concentrations of CO2 in the atmosphere over time, uses measurements taken at Mau Loa Observatory, starting in 1958.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
13 May 2025
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Willie Eugene Sims, 69, was taken into custody in Ohio and charged with Ralston’s killing after a breakthrough in the case linked him to evidence long stored but never matched — until now, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office.—
Bethany Brown,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Your body releases the hormone insulin to help store glucose from food, but this process does not work as well for people with diabetes.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
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The meeting got heated when commissioners discussed ending alcohol sales earlier — an ongoing conversation for nearly two years — and raising fees for businesses who don’t comply with the city’s noise ordinance.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Now 10 and 8 years old, respectively, Hilty and Gallagher are raising their children in New York City.—
Marissa G. Muller,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Archaeologists rediscover 17th-century brick kiln at William & Mary A team of archaeologists at the College of William & Mary, the second-oldest university in the United States, recently rediscovered a brick kiln used to help construct the Wren Building.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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In total, the crews constructed three embankment dams made of dirt and stone, the highest of which was about 26 feet tall.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
9 May 2025
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