as in annoyed
subjected to and reacting with irritation
he gets put out if anyone disturbs his dinner
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as in to extinguish
to cause to cease burning
put out the campfire before leaving
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as in to annoy
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
my father was put out by all the street noise outside our house
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as in to weigh
to cause discomfort to or trouble for
if it wouldn't put you out too much, would you mind giving me a ride to the airport?
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as in to publish
to produce and release for distribution in printed form
though most of their sales are now transacted through the Internet, the company still puts out a mail-order catalog
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Recent Examples of put out
Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Find other activities your kids love and put out the materials for them in highly visible places in your home.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
But Mullin will simultaneously be putting out fires that senior officials say were set by Noem and Lewandowski, a special government employee who is reported to have engaged in an extramarital affair with Noem since 2019.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
Fire crews put out the blaze, and officials later determined the RV was unoccupied and abandoned.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
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More than 160 firefighters and EMS members were called in to put out the flames and lend medical assistance.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Find other activities your kids love and put out the materials for them in highly visible places in your home.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
But Mullin will simultaneously be putting out fires that senior officials say were set by Noem and Lewandowski, a special government employee who is reported to have engaged in an extramarital affair with Noem since 2019.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
Fire crews put out the blaze, and officials later determined the RV was unoccupied and abandoned.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put out
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Just not as annoyed as his fan base, which hasn’t celebrated a title in four decades.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Then gets annoyed when people ask him about it.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The tech giant continues to exert a strong pull on the collective cultural psyche 50 years after its April 1, 1976, founding.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2026
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But whether those comments are part of an effort by the president to exert leverage over NATO allies remains to be seen.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Drivers were rerouted as firefighters extinguished the flames.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Crews have extinguished a fire at a Texas oil refinery after a large explosion sent plumes of smoke into the air and prompted a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents, officials said Tuesday, March 24.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The platform’s staff has seemed minorly annoyed at the shots Denk and others at Beehiiv have taken as Substack has moved from disruptor to incumbent.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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One who grew up respectful but annoyed by the success the league previously had in Seattle.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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Two separate grand juries subsequently weighed the case, but declined to level indictments against James.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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The new sculpture, Ethereal Bliss, is 23 feet high and 16 feet deep, weighs a little less than 10,000 pounds, is made entirely of steel, and is a combination of welding and 300 laser point cuts.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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See hummingbird migration map Hummingbird Central tracks hummingbirds across the country and has published an interactive hummingbird migration map for 2026.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Her writing has also been published in Forbes Advisor, CNN Underscored, USA Today Blueprint, Slickdeals Money, and Newsweek.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The area may be slightly swollen, red, itchy and irritated.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Both ingredients blanket dry, irritated skin and deeply restore moisture for that signature K-beauty glass-skin glow.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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Eligible establishments would have to apply, and pay a $500 application fee.—
Nikki DeMentri,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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This also applies to bedding—trading a heavy winter-time duvet for one with a lighter material like a linen or cotton percale can be a nice refresh.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Put out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20out. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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