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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Recent Examples of put
The fest in the Czech spa town has earned a reputation as one of the biggest summer celebrations of film in Central Europe, putting the spotlight on new releases from the region and far beyond, along with highlights of the film festival circuit from the past year.
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
Both leaders tend to put their feet in their mouths.
—Judy Berman, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
Scott Taylor, lead mechanical engineer for manufacturer Lockheed Martin, put the effort in perspective in a 2023 news release.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
Although the premium hospitality OVG Hospitality already provides in Las Vegas, Phoenix, London and Abu Dhabi resonated with the Lightning ownership, Granger said that a desire to put a local spin on Amalie’s food and beverage offerings helped win the bid.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
Both leaders tend to put their feet in their mouths.
—Judy Berman, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
Scott Taylor, lead mechanical engineer for manufacturer Lockheed Martin, put the effort in perspective in a 2023 news release.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
Although the premium hospitality OVG Hospitality already provides in Las Vegas, Phoenix, London and Abu Dhabi resonated with the Lightning ownership, Granger said that a desire to put a local spin on Amalie’s food and beverage offerings helped win the bid.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put
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The city’s coastal location, situated along the Atlantic Ocean, serves as an ideal setting for this cutting-edge electric racing series.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Best Towns to Visit Madisonville The waterfront community of Madisonville, situated along the Tchefuncte River, is full of maritime history, plus cute eateries and annual festivals like the Krewe of Tchefuncte Mardi Gras boat parade and Maritime Museum Louisiana’s Wooden Boat Festival.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2025
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Tucked one of my wings, and just... dodged right out of there, said, 'Hell no, brother.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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The child remains in the care and custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement and was placed with a foster family, the agency said.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 26% of adults and 19% of children in the United States have seasonal allergies.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Magnificent Seven are also less richly valued following the recent selloff: Alphabet, for example, trades at 17 times profits estimated over the next 12 months, compared with an average of 21 times over the past decade, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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The company derives about 11% of its sales in China, according to RBC Capital Markets, putting it at risk from the growing trade conflict between Washington and Beijing, which have imposed blanket tariffs of 100% or more on each country’s goods.—
Bloomberg,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2025
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As a result, experts have said a one-size-fits-all rate like what the White House imposed on steel, aluminum and cars would be devastating.—
Joseph Choi,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
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Why Milwaukee could win: Friday night, the Bucks adjusted.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 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,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Another series where the heavy betting underdog has a real chance to cause problems is Knicks (3) vs. Pistons (6).—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Following its emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2021, the company bet heavy on all-electric vehicles, specifically Teslas, which cost the company billions following a significant decline in their residual values.—
Yun Li,Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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After a Mass, Francis' coffin was placed on an open-air popemobile and transported to the burial site outside the Vatican by a motorcade that traversed the streets of Rome, lined by cheering crowds.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Trump announced sweeping tariffs on dozens of nations set to be enacted earlier this month, placing a universal 10% tariff rate on most goods imported into the U.S.—
Callie Patteson,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2025
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Yi Ming’s personal resilience and love of light is expressed in the work.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Lamont’s budget director, Jeff Beckham, expressed similar concerns in testimony before the committee.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Put.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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