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
After going down 3-1 in the bottom of the second, Lindor hit the first of the trio of third-inning homers, with Nimmo and Soto following suit to put the Mets back on top, 4-3.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 June 2025
After all, the rental contract is for three weeks, and something has to be put onstage.
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
Eight steel lifting straps were used to put the hull upright and to form part of a steel wire lifting system that began raising the vessel out of the water Saturday.
—Arkansas Online, 22 June 2025
Fox One is launching by the fall, and puts sports at the forefront of its overall offering.
—John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 June 2025
After all, the rental contract is for three weeks, and something has to be put onstage.
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
Eight steel lifting straps were used to put the hull upright and to form part of a steel wire lifting system that began raising the vessel out of the water Saturday.
—Arkansas Online, 22 June 2025
Fox One is launching by the fall, and puts sports at the forefront of its overall offering.
—John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put
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In 1966, Charles de Gaulle, the French President, pulled France out of NATO’s unified military command so that the country could develop its own nuclear deterrent, with the proverbial button situated in Paris, not Washington.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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The northern lights are best viewed in the dark, so it's recommended to situate yourself away from light pollution.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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In addition to frequent password updates, individuals will need to be more alert about the increasing amount of malware hiding in illegitimate software, applications and other downloadable files, Valenzuela said.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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An unknown gunman shot the boy while inside an apartment on the 6400 block of South Ingleside Avenue just after 6 p.m., police said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
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Army officials estimated the cost of the parade at between $25 million and $45 million, with a portion of funds earmarked for repairing city streets to accommodate heavy military equipment.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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The Sacramento police department estimated the group was comprised of a couple of hundred people.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2025
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Flight restrictions imposed after flare-ups between Iran and Israel last year were short-lived, Sobie said.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
21 June 2025
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In 2019, lawmakers passed an amendment that also imposed the 30-day limit on semiautomatic rifle purchases.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Over time, the AI would then adjust the story, graphics, and even the entire narrative to maximize sustainability.—
John Brandon,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Other quarterbacks move up to the line of scrimmage with time to survey the defense and adjust, if warranted.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Whereas the recent attacks from Iran and Ukraine respectively bet on mass and audacity, OFFSET and Colosseum have sought to give swarms the advantage of adaptive autonomy.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
16 June 2025
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Netflix is betting that their silent majority will adapt and benefit while the vocal minority eventually quiets down.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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One of the organizers Ezra Levin, who co-founded the Indivisible grassroots movement, said the Saturday protests are meant to prevent Trump from placing himself front and center of a patriotic celebration.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Bettors have placed most of their wagers on Maverick (75 percent), while most of the money is on Namajunas (85 percent).—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Ambassadors from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait on Saturday met with Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to express concerns about the consequences of a U.S. attack.—
Colin Meyn,
The Hill,
22 June 2025
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On a broader scale, legislators have expressed frustration for years about high prices — whether for a new college graduate seeking an affordable apartment or for a young family trying to afford a pricier suburb with good schools like West Hartford or Glastonbury.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2025
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“Put.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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