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
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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DaCosta situates the story in 1954 but infuses it with her modern sensibility, shaping a lush, volatile portrait of womanhood, longing, and consequence.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
21 Aug. 2025
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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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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 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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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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Economists at Goldman Sachs estimate that foreign manufacturers have absorbed just 14% of the duties through June, while 22% has been paid by consumers and 64% by U.S. companies.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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The sectoral tariffs on steel and aluminium, for instance, are imposed under this authority which allows tariffs to be imposed after a Commerce Department investigation concludes that there are threats to national security.—
London Business School,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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There’s also a wealth of historic architecture here, not only ornate stone churches and imposing fortresses but also grand palazzos and manor houses that once were home to nobility and have now been turned into elegant boutique hotels and guest residences.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
1 Sep. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Getting hospital privileges at Wisconsin's various health institutions sometimes requires mental health disclosure, although some organizations, like UW Health, have adjusted their questions to remove these disclosures.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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At the time, DraftKings, FanDuel, and other betting operators were the biggest winners.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Traders are still betting the Fed will trim its benchmark interest rate at its next meeting in September.—
Alex Veiga,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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Investigators are not sure how Mario was able to gain entry to parts of the hospital, Bettison said, adding that the hospital was briefly placed on lockdown.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Here's what mosquitos are usually drawn to. Damp or humid areas Standing water Warm temperatures Dark, shady areas Carbon dioxide (aka your breath) Orkin released its 2025 Top 50 Mosquito Cities List that places three Tennessee cities in the top 50.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 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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The views expressed in this article are the writer's own.—
Irwin Redlener,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Put.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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