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
In the end, Ball still managed to become the second player in franchise history to put up at least 30 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in a postseason setting.
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Doug Haller, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
The former Blessed Trinity and Buford star put up 857 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns in just seven games for Michigan last season.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
As the senior continued to put up zeros, hitters continued to strike.
—Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Power forward Miles Bridges put up 15 points and six rebounds in an aggressive, back-and-forth first half that saw Miami lose standout forward Bam Adebayo to a back injury following a collision with Charlotte guard LaMelo Ball.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
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Doug Haller, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
The former Blessed Trinity and Buford star put up 857 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns in just seven games for Michigan last season.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
As the senior continued to put up zeros, hitters continued to strike.
—Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Power forward Miles Bridges put up 15 points and six rebounds in an aggressive, back-and-forth first half that saw Miami lose standout forward Bam Adebayo to a back injury following a collision with Charlotte guard LaMelo Ball.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
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The University of Illinois is erecting two buildings there as well by 2028, Bashir said.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The project was teased last week on Coachella promotional billboards erected along California’s I-10 highway.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
15 Apr. 2026
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The pricetag for building a new I Street bridge in Sacramento was estimated to be $300 million last year, but construction bids have now come back and the new cost is between $98 million and $217 million more.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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There are 31 countries that use nuclear power, which provides about 10% of global electricity, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency, which says another 40 nations are either considering the technology or preparing to build a plant.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Alfortish sold the building at 525 Clay around the time the Feds started investigating him, and Motta Law has vacated the premises.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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But a few years ago, Shapiro argued, Fox looked at the two paths moving forward and chose to take the one to the future as predecessor 21st Century Fox sold its studio and key cable networks to Walt Disney.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Maplewood building, which is owned by Ramsey County, houses an average of 17 families and has drawn some 494 volunteers this year alone, accounting for nearly 3,000 hours of service, according to Catholic Charities, which began informing longtime volunteers of the situation last week by email.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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Late Friday, a building that formerly housed a Jewish charity was targeted in Hendon, a neighborhood in north London near Harrow.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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He is occasionally rumored to plot a comeback, or a new wrestling venture with Saudi backing.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Authorities say the teen carefully plotted the shooting at his Barrow County high school, including allegedly leaving a notebook with handwritten instructions detailing the steps to prepare for the violence and a diagram of his classroom.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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To protect your electronics and prevent damage, store them in a cool and dry environment.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
13 Apr. 2026
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The new seats will also have a new pillow-top cushion and plenty of spots to store your in-flight goods, from a shoe cubby to an eyeglass holder.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
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The male wolf, named Neukgu, burrowed out of his enclosure at the O-World zoo in Daejeon on April 8, prompting a search that gripped the nation and raised fears about his safety.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Aramayo’s role raises other questions.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Neighbors in Hollywood's North Lake neighborhood lost their fight to prevent a new apartment building from being constructed, after the City Commission approved the four-story, 22-unit building at North 16th Avenue and Shenandoah Street.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The company constructed its Hollywood lot on 26 acres in 1926, located in the same spot where its 65-acre campus stands today.—
Hadley Hitson,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Put up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20up. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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