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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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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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
Snohomish County Animal Services manager David Byrd shared that the dogs were being quarantined for at least another week before being put up for adoption, according to the AP.
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Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
New law The rule is no one should put up a sign in a public right-of-way, which ― to simplify ― is usually several yards wide alongside a roadway, mostly used by utilities.
—Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
The Chevy Corvette is America’s sports car and, increasingly, is called America’s hypercar, too, putting up speed and power numbers that rival much more expensive automobiles.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2026
While the Hurricanes’ defense has been stellar in the playoffs, the Hoosiers are bound to put up points.
—Keven Lerner, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
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Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
New law The rule is no one should put up a sign in a public right-of-way, which ― to simplify ― is usually several yards wide alongside a roadway, mostly used by utilities.
—Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
The Chevy Corvette is America’s sports car and, increasingly, is called America’s hypercar, too, putting up speed and power numbers that rival much more expensive automobiles.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2026
While the Hurricanes’ defense has been stellar in the playoffs, the Hoosiers are bound to put up points.
—Keven Lerner, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
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With veterans driving a geometric rise in enrollment, the university quickly erected scores of minimalist apartment buildings designed by Manley and Robert Law Weed while completing the Merrick classroom building under a new modern design by Little.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
15 Jan. 2026
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In some instances, the county will erect physical barriers, including locking the gates to county facilities.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
14 Jan. 2026
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The buzz surrounding Longchamp bags refuses to fade, thanks to its carry-everything, timeless designs that could be worn year-round (and built to last beyond that, too).—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Last year, the team effectively ditched plans to build a new stadium in a space next to the Coliseum known as the Malibu Lot, citing complications.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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But more than specific features and fixtures, the idea of wellness is becoming a big bathroom selling point.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Versatile bags are marked down as well, including a nano version of the best-selling Everywhere Belt Bag that’s now half off.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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All those years of speeches are housed in one place, across the street from the Capitol, in the State Library and court building.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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When manual driving is selected, the airbag housed within the steering wheel is used instead.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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But in wrapping up a six-month investigation last month, independent counsel Cho’s team concluded that Yoon plotted for over a year to impose martial law to eliminate his political rivals and monopolize power.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Just last month, police charged a 17-year-old in Indiana linked to TCC who was allegedly plotting to carry out an attack.—
Lauren Fichten,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Rather than storing all of your cleaning supplies in one central cabinet, use a caddy to keep some cleaning supplies and tools in each bathroom.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Instead of storing the marbles from your childhood in a bin in your closet, put them in a jar on your bookshelf.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Because of that, Sean Payton said his father raised him with as little danger as possible.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2026
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This Le Creuset square grill is similar to a cast-iron skillet in construction, but features raised ridges to mimic the effect of an outdoor grill, minus the flame.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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The company is capitalizing on its extensive power portfolio and land assets in Texas to construct large-scale data centers aimed at artificial intelligence and high-performance computing (HPC).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The historic waterfront stretch is constructed from 19th-century cobblestones and chock-full of cute restaurants, bars, galleries, and shops, all offering spectacular views of the Savannah River and docking cargo ships.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Put up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20up. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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