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
Packaging Corporation of America is closing a Charlotte-area manufacturing plant, putting over 100 out of work by the end of the year.
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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
The market is putting over 85% odds on a cut, according to the CME FedWatch tool.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
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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
The market is putting over 85% odds on a cut, according to the CME FedWatch tool.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put over
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Horst has reluctantly postponed Serafini’s sentencing three times in the past several months, because the judge had to first hear testimony and arguments to determine whether to grant Serafini a new trial.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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The women’s freeski halfpipe final has been postponed until tomorrow.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
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It was also delayed thanks to a series of multiple wet dress rehearsal failures.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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Los Altos Hills Mayor Rajiv Bhateja said since taxes are likely unfeasible, the hike could force the the town to lay off 10% of its staff or delay key projects like road maintenance.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The case, which remains open, has deferred the determination of Dear's cause of death.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Clark deferred any question about funding to the town and stadium operator.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The bitter taste discourages some animals, and others are put off by the smell.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Board members agreed with Bradley in the brief discussion that followed and subsequently voted unanimously to put off consideration until the next meeting.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Put over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20over. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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