1
as in to situate
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
you can put this box next to the bookshelf
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2
as in to say
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to think of a good way of putting the news
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3
as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
put the time of the photograph at about noon
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4
as in to impose
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
a proposal to put a special tax on luxuries
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5
as in to adjust
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
put the words of his patriotic poem to the tune of a well-known drinking song
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Recent Examples of put
What my father hadn’t known, what most people hadn’t known, was that the small Kuwaiti army had been given their own instructions earlier in the morning: put your weapons down.
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Hala Alyan
june 9, Literary Hub, 9 June 2025
The design, as Harris puts it, is meant to push cultural specifics and foreground the range of cultures the Wakandans have interacted with over time, while preserving the sci-fi look established in the film.
—Kambole Campbell, Variety, 9 June 2025
But the second Trump administration has seen DEI efforts south of the border come under attack, with the U.S. entertainment industry putting efforts to diverse screen content on the back burner.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
Trump was given 10 days to put the injunction into effect, per the order accompanying the ruling.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 30 May 2025
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Hala Alyan
june 9, Literary Hub, 9 June 2025
The design, as Harris puts it, is meant to push cultural specifics and foreground the range of cultures the Wakandans have interacted with over time, while preserving the sci-fi look established in the film.
—Kambole Campbell, Variety, 9 June 2025
But the second Trump administration has seen DEI efforts south of the border come under attack, with the U.S. entertainment industry putting efforts to diverse screen content on the back burner.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
Trump was given 10 days to put the injunction into effect, per the order accompanying the ruling.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put
Verb
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The hard part will be getting everything situated for Cup and the timing of that.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The beach is situated along the Chesapeake Bay at the base of historic Fort Monroe, the largest masonry fortification in the U.S.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2025
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Shortly after, Kehl would fall to his death at a neighboring building — police have yet to say if the fall was intentional or accidental.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2025
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Padilla said he got fed up listening to her remarks about criminals and invasions and tried to ask a question, while moving forward past the wall of television cameras.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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Days before the anniversary celebration, Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY) and John Kennedy (R-LA) expressed concern about the cost, which is estimated to fall between $25 million and $40 million.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2025
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Army officials estimated the cost of the parade at between $25 million and $45 million, with a portion of funds earmarked for repairing city streets to accommodate heavy military equipment.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Now that Trump has sidestepped Congress and claimed the right to impose tariffs at will, Woldenberg is taking on the White House directly.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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The three executive orders will encourage the Federal Aviation Administration to expedite rules to allow companies to use drones beyond their operators' line of sight, while also imposing restrictions meant to help protect against terrorism, espionage and public safety threats.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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Over time, the AI would then adjust the story, graphics, and even the entire narrative to maximize sustainability.—
John Brandon,
Forbes.com,
14 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,
14 June 2025
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Netflix is betting that their silent majority will adapt and benefit while the vocal minority eventually quiets down.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Whereas the recent attacks from Iran and Ukraine respectively bet on mass and audacity, OFFSET and Colosseum have sought to give swarms the advantage of adaptive autonomy.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
16 June 2025
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The April 17 subpoena from ICE, which Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has vowed to resist, represents a new frontier in the president’s immigration crackdown that has placed Chicago squarely in his crosshairs.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Probably not, but a strong performance could provide that extra boost that places him at the front of the voters' minds.—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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The Senate holds a slim majority, and at least four Senators, including Paul, have publicly expressed concerns over parts of the bill (the others are Ron Johnson, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Qasem Hassan would soon stop expressing herself so freely.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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“Put.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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