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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4
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
In his absence, Scotty Pippin Jr. put up a team-high 28 points for the Grizzlies, while Jaren Jackson Jr. added 22.
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Matias Grez, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
Last year, Lindor got off to an ice-cold start before putting up MVP-caliber numbers.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
Time for the greatest dealmaker of all time to put up or shut up.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2025
With that one sidelined for now, the biggest on its books is West Hartford, where the company wants to put up a pair of four-story buildings with a total of 112 apartments.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
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Matias Grez, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
Last year, Lindor got off to an ice-cold start before putting up MVP-caliber numbers.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
Time for the greatest dealmaker of all time to put up or shut up.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2025
With that one sidelined for now, the biggest on its books is West Hartford, where the company wants to put up a pair of four-story buildings with a total of 112 apartments.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put up
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Construction equipment whines as workers erect towering bleachers in a downtown park.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The smoke that wafts from the chimney is created using chemical pellets that are burned in another stove that's connected to the stovepipe chimney, which is temporarily erected atop the Sistine Chapel just for that purpose.—
Christopher Watson,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Duhamel purchased some land and spent the last 15 years building a rustic cabin.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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While most telecom infrastructure companies race to build the next big thing in telecom, Grindle is focusing on something even more important: people.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Hims & Hers will not be selling compounded versions of Wegovy and Ozempic after May 22, following the Food and Drug Administration’s announcement that the GLP-1 shortage is over.—
Hakyung Kim,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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The mint julep became the event’s official drink in 1939, when racetrack managers began selling the glasses the drinks were served in as souvenirs.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
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The rear compartment houses the power cable, two cleaning pads, and the safety cord.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
19 Apr. 2025
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Consider this compact case that’s ready to house your passport.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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Victoria Goodwin has accepted a plea deal for her involvement in plotting her estranged husband Aaron Goodwin’s murder.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Leaders assume everything is fine, not realizing that high performers are masters at appearing fine while already plotting their next move.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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There are also pockets on the outside for storing shoes and other accessories.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
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Originally used to store claymore mines and their accessories, the bag had been repurposed by McLean to carry supplies to men in the field.—
Made by History,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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Ocasio-Cortez raised $9.6 million in the year’s first quarter, an eye-catching amount that’s fueling speculation about her political future and potential ambitions.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Exposure can also raise the risk of conditions including certain cancers, stroke, asthma, preterm births, dementia, depression and anxiety.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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Barcelona’s wall to defend the free kick was poorly constructed, daring Mbappe to shoot through the middle without needing to thread the needle.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The current police station was constructed in 1968 and has 20,300 square feet of space.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Put up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20up. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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