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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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
An early goal by the Galaxy would put all of the pressure on Mount Pleasant, forcing the home club to push for five goals to win.
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Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 19 Mar. 2026
That’s important to me as well, the story and the music and putting it together with the visual some day.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Mar. 2026
And, unlike oil, there are no strategic reserves that can be tapped to alleviate a supply crunch and help to put a cap on prices.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Sandfort hit back-to-back 3-pointers 26 seconds apart to put the Cornhuskers up 18-15.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 19 Mar. 2026
That’s important to me as well, the story and the music and putting it together with the visual some day.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Mar. 2026
And, unlike oil, there are no strategic reserves that can be tapped to alleviate a supply crunch and help to put a cap on prices.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Sandfort hit back-to-back 3-pointers 26 seconds apart to put the Cornhuskers up 18-15.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put
Verb
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For now, Wharton and Bobby Brown will be situated next to Derrick Brown in the starting lineup.—
Mike Kaye
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Timber Cove, situated on the South Shore, affords both sunrise and sunset views.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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There are certainly areas for all parties to improve, Hernandez said.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Spencer says seven truckloads of items were donated, completely exceeding his expectations.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Keith Stanley, the University City Partners CEO, estimates that the area is home to more than 140 restaurants, which would represent roughly 12% of Charlotte’s restaurants.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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African governments are imposing restrictions on online betting amid growing fears of a rise in gambling addiction on the continent.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The difference between a real deadline, imposed for legitimate reasons from without, and a fake one, conjured from within, is like the difference between eating brunch and seeing it on Instagram.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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In South Korea, all able-bodied men between the ages of 18 and 28 must serve between 18 to 21 months in the military or social service, though the law was adjusted in 2020, allowing the K-pop stars to delay their service until age 30.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Instead of relying on chaotic structural changes, this new device regulates electricity by simply adjusting an energy barrier at the material’s interface.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
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Silicon Valley is betting big on longevity.—
Anderson Cooper,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Before the war, traders were betting heavily that the Fed would cut rates at least twice this year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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Another council diplomat said France introduced a separate resolution on Monday that made no mention of Iran and would not be placed under Chapter Seven.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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Williams was initially placed at the scene by phone records.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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The material splendor and virtuosic craftsmanship of these gifts expressed both political power and Christian devotion.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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While the bill is largely supported by House and Senate members, some have expressed concerns about the prospect of having armed guards with no training acting as a security guard.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Put.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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