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put down

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verb

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as in to enter
to put (someone or something) on a list put her down as one of the chaperones for the field trip

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as in to attribute
to explain (something) as being the result of something else a fender bender that probably can be put down to the young driver's inexperience

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Recent Examples of put-down
Noun
Some in-laws may be more subtle with their put-downs. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 27 Mar. 2025 Ageism shows up, for example, in some commercials, with the cliched generational put-downs. Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
Verb
Residents put down deposits ranging from $1,500 to $15,000 for the work, which Hoover never started, investigators said. Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025 There is something special, almost sacred about a place where girls go for four weeks, putting down phones and away from boys, which brings them closer together. Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 14 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for put-down
Recent Examples of Synonyms for put-down
Noun
  • And the gratuitous insults—to NATO allies, the European Union, the BRICs, the United Nations, or the World Health Organization—continue to flow from the president.
    MARGARET MACMILLAN, Foreign Affairs, 21 July 2025
  • The Steals and Deals segment on the WFTV newscasts are annoying and an insult to the viewers!
    Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 July 2025
Noun
  • Chicago Sky star Angel Reese was one of many WNBA players who have expressed criticism of the league's handling of negotiations.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
  • The Washington football franchise changed its name from the Washington Redskins to the Commanders after decades of criticism about its name and logo.
    Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 20 July 2025
Verb
  • The felony charges were dismissed with prejudice, meaning they can't be refiled.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
  • In previous cycles, price booms were often dismissed as driven by hype, memes, and momentum.
    Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Verb
  • As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 20 July 2025
  • Hamilton, mostly relegated to low-leverage situations after some early-season struggles, had the Yankees down, 2-0, before recording an out, as Matt Olson and Ronald Acuña Jr. followed Jurickson Profar’s leadoff single with RBI doubles.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 July 2025
Verb
  • Many entered the workforce during the Great Recession and now question whether traditional career advancement is worth the personal cost.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 July 2025
  • She was sent to enter fourth grade in the upcoming school year, according to the outlets.
    Angelina Liu, People.com, 28 July 2025
Verb
  • After years of smoking to help quell her anxiety, Tish found that the drug only made things worse.
    Marina Watts, People.com, 15 July 2025
  • Don’t have a problem using the National Guard to quell rioting in Los Angeles, your anti-democracy.
    Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2025
Verb
  • Bryan attributed one fall to water on the stage before addressing what usually leads to his lack of grace.
    Marina Watts, People.com, 29 July 2025
  • Viral dating coach and sensation Anwar White shares a similar perspective and sentiment, but also attributes the fear of dating to the ever-changing digital landscape.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 July 2025
Verb
  • This spot for soccer fans offers lots of pub fare to eat and drink.
    Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The calls came while eating lunch, while lying in bed at night.
    Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025

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“Put-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put-down. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.

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