as in to store
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
have money put by for an emergency
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Recent Examples of put by
Options volume in Direxion's triple-levered inverse semiconductor ETF (SOXS) is more than three times the daily average the past month and calls are outpacing puts by more than six-to-one, according to data from ThinkOrSwim.
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Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
This tidal locking, simply put by the University of Hawaii at Manoa, is the result of the gravitational effect of the Earth on the Moon.
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Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
While a few noted that the croissant had decent flavor, most were off-put by the lack of color and dough-like texture.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Flip the script and set up an entryway for staying put by placing a comfy daybed by the door.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
Rose picked up well over five strokes on the field on the greens, leading the field in strokes gained putting by a wide margin.
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Justin Ray,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
When the smoke cleared, leaving stains on the green that didn’t affect their shots, Scheffler, who missed birdie puts by inches on 16 and 17, came up an inch short again on his 26-footer.
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Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2024
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
This tidal locking, simply put by the University of Hawaii at Manoa, is the result of the gravitational effect of the Earth on the Moon.
—
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
While a few noted that the croissant had decent flavor, most were off-put by the lack of color and dough-like texture.
—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Flip the script and set up an entryway for staying put by placing a comfy daybed by the door.
—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
Rose picked up well over five strokes on the field on the greens, leading the field in strokes gained putting by a wide margin.
—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
When the smoke cleared, leaving stains on the green that didn’t affect their shots, Scheffler, who missed birdie puts by inches on 16 and 17, came up an inch short again on his 26-footer.
—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for put by
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It is stored in an inactive form in cells such as the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and immune system—acting as the body’s reserve bank, indicating how much iron is available for future use.
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That badge allowed former surfer Conan Hayes, who was acquainted with election-denier and MyPillow founder Mike Lindell, to enter the secure room where the machines were stored and take images of the voting machines and associated data.
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There’s a clear PVC pocket for stashing liquid items, and a separate toothbrush tab.
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Chicagoans long have been creative in finding places to stash their cars.
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The source of Soloviev’s angst lay in part in growing up with a father who was one of the more imposing, cantankerous figures in the history of New York real estate — a demographic with stiff competition.
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Perhaps the answer lay in what Harris did say.
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“Put by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20by. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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