put up

1
2
3
4
5
6
as in to store
to place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability I need to clear out a space in the garage to put up my motorcycle for the winter

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of put up Bassey opened Summer League by putting up 14 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks against Memphis days after joining the team, then had 22 points, 13 boards and three rejections against New York. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025 The man put up his hands and Reed shot the arrow, according to the complaint. Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2025 The Nossa Senhora do Cabo’s crew members couldn’t put up much of a fight: The vessel had been battered by a storm, and they had been forced to toss many of its cannons overboard to keep it afloat. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2025 No one can say these shows and these actors didn’t put up a fight to be nominated this year. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for put up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for put up
Verb
  • Of course, the powers that be erected giant roadblocks to try to hinder him — and failed.
    Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 19 July 2025
  • Long after the burn scars fade and new facades are erected, communities will be altered permanently.
    Umair Irfan, Wired News, 19 July 2025
Verb
  • Calder nodded to Red Aspen, a Boise cosmetics startup that built a new headquarters on Overland Road in 2022, and JST Manufacturing, a semiconductor equipment manufacturer, which in 2021 consolidated three sites into one near the corner of Franklin and Eagle roads on Meridian’s eastern border.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2025
  • Teens benefit most from opportunities that blend rigorous academics or real-world work, meaningful mentorship, and hands-on projects — experiences that build skills and confidence long after college applications are done.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • The company, founded in 1946, sells products in more than 170 countries.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025
  • Unlike many of his peers, Leadon hasn’t sold his publishing.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • Cameras and equipment were already available, given the Arizona Capitol Television operations are housed at the Senate.
    Mary Jo Pitzl, AZCentral.com, 13 July 2025
  • The chariot housed the Deathriders in the bed of the truck.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Verb
  • These tariff rates range between 25% and 50%, with the highest tariff reserved for Brazil, where Trump has objected to the prosecution of the country’s former, right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro for allegedly plotting a coup.
    Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025
  • At the behest of Cook, the group was beginning to plot a show to save the beloved Shepherd’s Bush concert venue Bush Hall.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • However, storing and releasing energy day after day causes inevitable wear and tear.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
  • This automatic feeder is specifically designed to store and schedule wet-food meals using what's essentially a mini-fridge.
    Molly Higgins, Wired News, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • Hallie Parker, the more mischievous and outgoing sister, was raised in Napa Valley, California, by her dad, Nick.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
  • This includes: People with diabetes should be aware that prune juice can raise blood sugar levels.
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 15 July 2025
Verb
  • The decision to construct an entire studio for the prequel speaks to the scale of ambition driving this project.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 July 2025
  • As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Put up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20up. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on put up

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!