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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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
During regulation, the Lions put the ball in the back of the net on two separate occasions but both times were called offsides.
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Staff and Wire Reports, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Nevada put runners at second and third with no out in the fourth, but Fairfield’s infielders, playing up close, held the runners on two hard ground balls, then SJ Taxiltaridis ended the inning with a strikeout.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2025
Wheeler’s bold vision and tireless energy redefined what NASCAR could be, helping put Charlotte Motor Speedway — and the city itself — at the heart of stock car racing.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2025
However, the spiral fracture has put Howard’s rookie season on pause, forcing him to miss the entire three-game preseason slate.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
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Staff and Wire Reports, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Nevada put runners at second and third with no out in the fourth, but Fairfield’s infielders, playing up close, held the runners on two hard ground balls, then SJ Taxiltaridis ended the inning with a strikeout.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2025
Wheeler’s bold vision and tireless energy redefined what NASCAR could be, helping put Charlotte Motor Speedway — and the city itself — at the heart of stock car racing.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2025
However, the spiral fracture has put Howard’s rookie season on pause, forcing him to miss the entire three-game preseason slate.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put
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The visiting Universidad de Chile supporters were situated in the tier above Independiente home fans, with local media reporting the trouble started before half time as rocks, toilets, sinks, seats, pieces of masonry, excrement, and stun grenades were thrown between rival fans.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Doerner Fir is situated in the Coast Range Mountains about 50 miles from the Coos Bay, and there is a trail and recreation area that draws visitors year-round for hiking through the old-growth forest.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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The insect has since been reported in more than a dozen states, with infestations nearly consuming portions of the Northeastern U.S. TDA said the fly was spotted in Middle Tennessee in September 2023.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
25 Aug. 2025
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Overnight temperatures in the Phoenix metro area will only dip to the 90s, the NWS Phoenix office said.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
25 Aug. 2025
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The agency estimates that the disease impacts 1,600 Americans each year, with approximately 260 people dying from those infections.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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New foreign enrollments could decline by 30% to 40% this coming school year, leading to an overall 15% decline in their number on U.S. campuses, estimates NAFSA: Association of International Educators.—
Fiona Riley,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Tennessee could see a $4 million loss in whiskey exports annually if a 25% tariff is imposed on Canada.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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While the hurricane is not expected to make landfall in the U.S., the rip current warnings prompted several states—including North Carolina, New York, New Jersey and Delaware—to shut some beaches and impose swimming bans.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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When using a vacuum, remember to adjust the setting from carpets to bare floors.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Carriers that bet on a blockbuster year were left disappointed earlier in 2025 when consumers weighed President Donald Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs and economic uncertainty.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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The District of Columbia's Home Rule Act allows Trump to place the Metropolitan Police Department under federal control for up to 30 days.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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CFOs should work closely with their C-suite colleagues to place the end-to-end customer experience at the heart of decision-making throughout the enterprise.—
Jim DeLoach,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Federal legislation banning the app, if its U.S. assets are not sold by ByteDance, came after some government officials expressed concern that TikTok poses a national security threat, believing ByteDance, which is based in Beijing, is sharing U.S. user data with China.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Spyros said nine schools expressed interest in the project.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Put.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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