1
as in to erect
to fix in an upright position
the builders put up the walls before starting on the roof
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2
as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
plans to put up a pavilion in the public gardens
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3
as in to sell
to offer for sale to the public
put their possessions up for auction
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the university puts up students in a variety of buildings
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5
as in to plot
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends
put up an elaborate scheme to defraud insurance companies
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Recent Examples of put up
LifeLock puts up to three million dollars of protection on the line for every subscriber, which does a lot of talking.
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Advertising Content From Norton, PC Magazine, 28 May 2025
Sabrina Ionescu shines against hometown team As a teenager in the Bay Area, Sabrina Ionescu routinely put up gaudy stats for Miramonte High in Orinda.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
In the magical spring of ’23, the Blue Arrow put up at least 20 points 13 times during the Nuggets’ 20-game tidal wave of a title run.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
The whole squad has put up an impressive 18 scores in four tourney matches, though competition now stiffens for single elimination.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Advertising Content From Norton, PC Magazine, 28 May 2025
Sabrina Ionescu shines against hometown team As a teenager in the Bay Area, Sabrina Ionescu routinely put up gaudy stats for Miramonte High in Orinda.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
In the magical spring of ’23, the Blue Arrow put up at least 20 points 13 times during the Nuggets’ 20-game tidal wave of a title run.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
The whole squad has put up an impressive 18 scores in four tourney matches, though competition now stiffens for single elimination.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put up
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The regular season is winding down this month, but the Summer for the City festival is coming up, and a crew is erecting a stage near the central fountain.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
30 May 2025
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According to the lawsuit, the Williamses erected a shed against the church’s fence.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
30 May 2025
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Being transparent in this way helps build trust and demonstrates a genuine dedication to improvement.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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Former combatants in Colombia’s long-standing internal conflict are increasingly being lured to Mexico by criminal groups to train hitmen, build bombs and fight bloody turf battles.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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According to the announcement from the FDA, the affected H&C Farms tomatoes were distributed between April 23-28, 2025, and then packaged and sold to distributors and wholesalers in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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Artist residencies: $1,000 per month in lease subsidy for spaces shared by one to five artists to display and sell their work, or provide live performances, talks or other events.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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The Trump administration said the converted conference room in the shipping container is the only viable place to house the men on the base in Djibouti, where outdoor daily temperatures rise above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the declaration from an ICE official.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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The event will feature over 100 vehicles, 50 helicopters and thousands of soldiers who will be housed in federal buildings, the spokesperson said.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
6 June 2025
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In 2022, a U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan killed bin Laden's successor, Ayman al-Zawahri, who also helped plot 9/11.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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Crucially, what matters—the criteria for selection, on which continued evolution depends—also changes, plotting a wholly novel course.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
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Files are encrypted both during transfer and while stored, and Koofr does not track your usage or behavior, which helps keep your data private.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
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Researchers say that the total economic value of oceans needs to include the direct use of oceans like fishing and tourism as well as indirect functions like storing carbon and protecting biodiversity that keeps the planet in balance.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
5 June 2025
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At Davis’ arraignment Wednesday, prosecutors demanded bail raised to $300,000, but Yolo Superior Court Judge Clara Levers reluctantly let Davis’ bail stand ahead of his next appearance June 23 in Yolo Superior Court.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2025
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But the inclusion of migrants, the vast majority of whom were not listed in CBP data as having been accused of any felonies, raises deeper questions about what kind of data belongs in a criminal database.—
Dhruv Mehrotra,
Wired News,
29 May 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
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Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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Water After constructing your melon pit, water the area thoroughly and deeply.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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“Put up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20up. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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