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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3
as in to sell
to offer for sale to the public
put their possessions up for auction
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4
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
Untamed is only six episodes, putting it at a massive disadvantage in terms of putting up such a large viewing time.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
He had been put up for an interview after Fredrikstad’s training session at Selhurst Park before today’s first leg.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Only McAlister put up more jaw-dropping plays than Hayes during camp.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025
But Gamble, Jackson and Peppers put up offensive numbers that paled in comparison to Hunter’s video-game-like production.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2025
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
He had been put up for an interview after Fredrikstad’s training session at Selhurst Park before today’s first leg.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Only McAlister put up more jaw-dropping plays than Hayes during camp.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025
But Gamble, Jackson and Peppers put up offensive numbers that paled in comparison to Hunter’s video-game-like production.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put up
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The Haleiwa Hotel was erected at the mouth of the Anahulu River in 1899 and stood there for 44 years, in stark contrast to its rural surroundings.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The original bronze statue—the first in the world—was erected in 1980 at the same location but was moved indoors in 1996 to the downtown Memphis Tennessee State Welcome Center to protect it from the elements and over-adoring fans.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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What started as a hobby soon became a calling, and in 2007 Luca launched Luxx, his debut nightclub, building a reputation for crafting memorable (or, perhaps hazy) nights out.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The mix of Queen Anne, Classical Revival, Colonial Revival and Prairie-style homes built between the late 1800s and early 1900s remain cultural gems that have benefited from preservation efforts.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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After successfully renovating the aforementioned home, Batchelor began selling goods online and built pieces by request for friends and acquaintances before pitching the idea of buying his own shop to his wife.—
Otto Rabe,
The Enquirer,
15 Aug. 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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The South Texas Family Residential Center, one of the largest of its kind in the US, primarily houses migrant women and children.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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The huge camera module houses a moving prism to switch focal length, which looks like an engineering marvel when put to use.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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That’s thanks in part to the years of federal science data that have been collected and fed into computer models that assist the center’s hurricane specialists in plotting forecasts.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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Loomer, a conservative influencer, has accused Kennedy of plotting another run.—
Will McDuffie,
ABC News,
15 Aug. 2025
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Also, many jurisdictions mandate that SDS be stored domestically.—
Ihor Hamal,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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When stored properly, an uncut head of cabbage can last up to two months in the fridge.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Aug. 2025
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Local organizations and community members in Milwaukee are working to raise funds and support for both Hanan Refugees Relief Group and the Palestine Children's Relief Fund.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The letter raises some of the same issues raised by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR), who queried Skydance over the merger and raised the prospect that anti-bribery laws may have been violated.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
21 Aug. 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,
14 Aug. 2025
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For the spring 2024 show, Lauren constructed an artist’s loft in a barn at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, reminiscent of his Double RL Ranch.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Put up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20up. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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