as in to postpone
to assign to a later time
as a result of a medical emergency, our dream vacation had to be put over to the following year
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Recent Examples of put over
Solari Capital put over $100 million into the company, AJ said, declining to name a specific number.
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Ben Weiss, Fortune, 15 Nov. 2025
Packaging Corporation of America is closing a Charlotte-area manufacturing plant, putting over 100 out of work by the end of the year.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2025
The federal government shut down Wednesday after funding laws expired, putting over 750,000 federal employees on furlough and leaving others working without pay.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
At 48 years old, the veteran has been used to put over the next generation of superstars.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Ben Weiss, Fortune, 15 Nov. 2025
Packaging Corporation of America is closing a Charlotte-area manufacturing plant, putting over 100 out of work by the end of the year.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2025
The federal government shut down Wednesday after funding laws expired, putting over 750,000 federal employees on furlough and leaving others working without pay.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
At 48 years old, the veteran has been used to put over the next generation of superstars.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put over
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Rolling the dice As insurance costs climb, many homeowners are postponing major life decisions and cutting back elsewhere.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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The North American leg of Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE’s Home on the Range tour has been postponed.—
Alex Suskind,
Pitchfork,
5 June 2026
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Wembanyama has allowed Robinson to delay his decision-making.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The game was delayed 1 hour, 7 minutes due to rain and lightning.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The meeting was ultimately deferred at the Fontainebleau’s request after one of the board members didn’t show up.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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At the end of March, the Browns and Garrett agreed to a contract modification that deferred a total of $29 million in bonus payments over the next three years.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Senior twins Riley and Reagan Cullivan put off a family vacation to Italy for one day to play in the title game.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Dropping Buds And Flowers An underwatered plant may put off flowering and fruiting while focusing on staying healthy.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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“Put over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20over. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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