PUT OVER Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

put over

verb

Definition of put over

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 Project Ranger becomes production hub To support its long-term manufacturing plans, the defense firm has put over $250 million into Project Ranger, its large production campus in New Mexico. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026 Lesnar should put over Femi on his way out at WWE SummerSlam, which would necessitate Lesnar costing Femi in the KOTR finals at Night of Champions. — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026 Poor air quality puts over five million people in the Phoenix area at risk, according to the report, especially children, the elderly and those with underlying health conditions like asthma. — Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 22 Apr. 2026 For road trippers, NIO has put over 1,000 swapping stations along China's highways. — John Ruwitch, NPR, 18 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for put over

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Friday’s dinner was a smaller-scale redo of the April 26 black-tie affair that was postponed after a gunman tried to rush into the ballroom of the Washington Hilton hotel.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
His meeting with Vega at the hotel bar later on confirms he’s only postponed and reshaped the violence on the horizon, not prevented it.

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 24 July 2026

Definition of postpone

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That James would also partner with Draymond Green, a former adversary, current friend and ally that delayed his free agency to give the Warriors additional cap space to secure James.

— Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
But the Mavericks would prefer to trade Thompson than buy him out, and that could delay or eliminate this option for Miami unless Thompson pushes for a buyout in the weeks ahead, something that remains a possibility.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

Definition of delay

Verb

The next day, Blazers president Dewayne Hankins deferred questions through team spokesperson Charles Boyle, who said the city’s depiction of the Blazers is misleading.

— Jason Quick, New York Times, 21 July 2026
And in Minnesota, state officials have been executing a thorough corrective action plan to defray CMS concerns that have led the agency to defer some $260 million in federal money and to threaten future cuts.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026

Definition of defer

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So, when Thursday’s term sheet was sent to the Blazers, the team was put off by asks from the city, particularly the $3 million annual fee for a property tax offset and a requirement that the team hires union workers.

— Jason Quick, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Don’t be surprised if your teen is angry or put off by the conversation.

— Sherri Gordon, Parents, 21 July 2026

Definition of put off

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