put

verb

ˈpu̇t How to pronounce put (audio)
Definition of putnext
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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5
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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6
as in to bet
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event deciding to go for broke, he put $1000 on a horse that had 20 to 1 odds

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Recent Examples of put Like previous host countries, Turkey is likely to use the summit to put its own security concerns and defense industry on the agenda. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026 Little Spirit’s address puts it within walking distance of several other restaurants and bars, including a few spots likely to show big sporting events. — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 In his fifth-inning at-bat, Stephenson was on the other side of two successful challenges by Rutschman that put him down 1-2 in the count instead of up 3-0. — C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 6 July 2026 Not Deadheading Not deadheading your roses throughout the growing season will cause the plants to put more energy into seed production than new growth and flower development, reducing flower output. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for put
Recent Examples of Synonyms for put
  1. situate
  2. say
  3. estimate
  4. impose
  5. adjust
  6. bet
  7. place
  8. express
Verb
  • Ukraine's military general staff said Monday that the strike caused a fire at the facility, which is situated nearly 2,500 kilometers (1,553 miles) from Ukrainian territory and close to Russia's border with Kazakhstan.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • The master bedroom is situated downstairs, so has ample headroom to stand upright.
    — Adam Williams July 06, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Definition of situate
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  • Sources told Rolling Stone that Stevie Nicks, a longtime friend of Swift, will be present at the ceremony — and another said that the singer-songwriter would perform on the special day.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • In a press release, Bonta reiterated his commitment to combating hate in California, and said the data obtained are accessible and critical to stopping such crimes in the state.
    — Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of say
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  • It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
  • People magazine at the time estimated the wedding cost $1 million and noted the event included four bands and a fireworks show.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of estimate
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  • Instead of doubling down on a flawed system, policymakers can make gradual changes by introducing new tax categories in the existing framework and imposing taxes that correspond to the alcoholic content of that category.
    — Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • The question is whether Congress imposes clear rules on these deals before ad hoc dealmaking hardens into a permanent industrial policy run by the executive branch alone.
    — James Broughel, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of impose
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  • Organizers of celebrations months in the making had to adjust or cancel activities entirely as much of the East Coast sweltered under heat that approached and in many cases surpassed triple digits.
    — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • State and local policymakers should do what’s in the public’s best interest and adjust their alcohol taxation accordingly.
    — Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of adjust
Verb
  • Trump’s pressure campaign could not come at worse time for Cubans after their government seemed to have bet the island’s future on tourism and spent much of the last decade building new hotels –– which now sit vacant.
    — Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Fertility companies are betting on artificial intelligence and other technologies to boost the chances of a successful IVF pregnancy.
    — Edna Bonhomme, Scientific American, 6 July 2026
Definition of bet
Verb
  • By then Tanacharison is telling Washington that he is mystically protected, in the mode of certain Indigenous warriors who were placed on earth to be leaders.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 July 2026
  • The Supreme Court lifted a block that a lower court placed on the stops.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of place
Verb
  • Witnesses expressed shock over the incident, with one man arriving to his Walmart to shop and finding the parking lot covered in crime scene tape.
    — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • The daycare later released a statement expressing condolences and pledging support for the family.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
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