as in annoyed
subjected to and reacting with irritation
he gets put out if anyone disturbs his dinner
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
2
as in to extinguish
to cause to cease burning
put out the campfire before leaving
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
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?
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of put out
Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
As of Sunday, 100 firefighters were working to put out the fire.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 17 May 2026
Crews are working to put out a wildfire in Lake County that has burned around 100 acres, the Minnesota Incident Command System said Friday night.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 16 May 2026
The creditors previously put out Rule 2004 requests to Richard Baker, former chairman of the retailer and architect of the Neiman’s deal, and Ian Putnam, who was CEO of Saks Global Properties & Investments.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for put out
Verb
Around that time, the FBI put out a missing persons declaration for Witt, saying that as of July 2013, she was believed to be in either Afghanistan or Tajikistan teaching English.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
As of Sunday, 100 firefighters were working to put out the fire.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 17 May 2026
Crews are working to put out a wildfire in Lake County that has burned around 100 acres, the Minnesota Incident Command System said Friday night.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 16 May 2026
The creditors previously put out Rule 2004 requests to Richard Baker, former chairman of the retailer and architect of the Neiman’s deal, and Ian Putnam, who was CEO of Saks Global Properties & Investments.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for put out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for put out
Adjective
-
These mothers shared vulnerable, deeply personal thoughts about topics such as mastitis and feeling annoyed with their kids, but they largely weren’t getting paid.—
Kristen Martin,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2026
-
One of Kate’s regular design clients, Molly is quick to judge and has little patience or filter when annoyed.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
Verb
-
China has the wherewithal to help on both counts—selling advanced weapons to Russia and reducing purchases of Iranian oil—though Xi has steadfastly refused to exert that leverage.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
20 May 2026
-
Designed to offer vertical and lateral reinforcement, flying buttresses enable the force exerted by the roof and walls to be offloaded from the upper wall section to the ground.—
Kristin Shaw,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
Verb
-
Firefighters responded to the home and extinguished the blaze.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
-
One of the victims was discovered once firefighters extinguished the fire, FDNY officials said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
Verb
-
That’s what so annoys Erika at some point.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
-
But if creases annoy you, look elsewhere.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
Verb
-
The campaign now moves forward with voters weighing sharply different visions for California’s future as the primary draws closer.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
-
And other states are weighing similar options.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Verb
-
Her next novel, CLOWN, will be published by Riverhead Books (Spring 2025).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
-
The couple announced the split in a joint statement to TMZ, published May 20.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
Adjective
-
Reapply a thin layer of moisturizer if skin feels dry or irritated.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
18 May 2026
-
These might include cramping, nausea, bloating, diarrhea, or an irritated rectum, Hazan says, as well as dehydration or electrolyte imbalances, which can affect heart or kidney function.—
Erica Sweeney,
Time,
11 May 2026
Verb
-
Some portion of eligible people are probably discouraged from applying at all, believing the lottery system to be rigged or pointless.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
-
Exclusions include clearance items and gift cards, and the discount is applied to the subtotal before tax and shipping/handling at checkout with the promo code.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Put out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20out. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
