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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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
Powell, 19, didn’t put up spectacular statistics in his lone season with the Tar Heels, posting 7.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game, but his athleticism translates to tremendous upside.
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Janis Carr, Oc Register, 24 June 2025
Last season Hall put up impressive stats, recording 33 tackles — including 12 for loss — and four sacks.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 June 2025
Behind Toppin, the Pacers saw Andrew Nembhard score 17 points, Pascal Siakam chip in with 16 points and 13 rebounds, Tyrese Haliburton score 14 points despite dealing with a calf strain, McConnell score 12, and Aaron Nesmith put up 10.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
In the calendar year 2024, the program to cover pregnant women cost a total of $16.6 million, with Connecticut contributing $5.8 million and the federal government putting up $10.8 million.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2025
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Janis Carr, Oc Register, 24 June 2025
Last season Hall put up impressive stats, recording 33 tackles — including 12 for loss — and four sacks.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 June 2025
Behind Toppin, the Pacers saw Andrew Nembhard score 17 points, Pascal Siakam chip in with 16 points and 13 rebounds, Tyrese Haliburton score 14 points despite dealing with a calf strain, McConnell score 12, and Aaron Nesmith put up 10.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
In the calendar year 2024, the program to cover pregnant women cost a total of $16.6 million, with Connecticut contributing $5.8 million and the federal government putting up $10.8 million.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2025
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In addition to security, the state has enlisted the help of dozens of private companies to help erect a small grid of tents and trailers with on-site medical services, a kitchen and portable restrooms — where workers and detainees will be spending their days during the months ahead.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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The eastern half of the park contains two structures erected in 1936: a statue of Civil War General Philip Sheridan, and a memorial flagstaff and plaque honoring Colonel Ephraim Elmer Ellsworth, an officer with the New York Fire Zouaves during the Civil War.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
24 June 2025
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The tension builds to a notorious final-act showdown in this Steve Shill film that has become internet meme royalty, with Beyoncé and Larter squaring off in one of the most over-the-top house fights ever filmed.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Certain regions of the city may also be more susceptible to extreme heat because of the urban heat island effect — when factors, including building materials and tree canopy cover, cause the environment to trap more heat.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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In the prior week, Load sold only a little less than 200 copies, just before Metallica re-released it.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The series with its tragic tale of humans and demons, riveting sword fights, charming characters and comical scenes counts 150 million units sold in regards to manga.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
28 June 2025
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For six years, the building that once housed The Coffee Cup, a beloved neighborhood diner in St. Paul’s North End, sat empty.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2025
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Notably, the project will entail two significant additions to the current building – one addition to the front of the building for student and staff resources, and an addition in the back that will house primarily classrooms and science labs, Shearer said.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
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Sitting around the long table in the Cabinet Room, Netanyahu reminded Trump that Iran had plotted to assassinate him, according to one of the officials who attended the meeting.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
19 June 2025
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The State of Connecticut on Wednesday dropped criminal contempt charges against Michelle Troconis, who’s already serving more than 14 years for helping plot the murder of her then-boyfriend’s estranged wife, Jennifer Farber Dulos.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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More than 3 million bottles are stored in the cave cellars, with another 20 million stored at the estate outside Épernay and 8 million at another satellite site.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Best of all, these chairs are stackable, so they can easily be stored in a shed, garage, or basement once the party is over without taking up too much space.—
Lauren Fischer,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Weil raised around $15 million, with the majority of it coming from donations that were $200 or less.—
Siena Duncan,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2025
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Insurers have already raised rates for ships crossing the strait by as much as 60%.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
22 June 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2025
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The 430-piece set constructs two cherry blossom branches that can be displayed individually or combined with other sets for a larger bloom.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
27 June 2025
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