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
Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
The project was developed by four state agencies — The State House Trust, the Maryland Commission on Artistic Property, the Maryland Department of General Services and the Maryland Public Art Commission — that in June 2024, put out a nationwide call for submissions.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2025
As a matter of perspective, on the eve of July’s start of free agency, NBA.com last month put out a list of the top potential free agents in that Class of 2026.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
The two male cubs, after some work by the wildlife organization’s staff, were deemed healthy enough to be put out in an outdoor enclosure to mimic their natural habitat.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Despite the high temperatures, NWS has not yet put out a heat advisory, though Neudorff said it is being considered, especially with events like the Kentucky State Fair currently ongoing.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
The project was developed by four state agencies — The State House Trust, the Maryland Commission on Artistic Property, the Maryland Department of General Services and the Maryland Public Art Commission — that in June 2024, put out a nationwide call for submissions.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2025
As a matter of perspective, on the eve of July’s start of free agency, NBA.com last month put out a list of the top potential free agents in that Class of 2026.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
The two male cubs, after some work by the wildlife organization’s staff, were deemed healthy enough to be put out in an outdoor enclosure to mimic their natural habitat.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put out
Adjective
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This idea of continuity intrigued, and annoyed, Kuang.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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As reporters tried to grab the leaders’ attention, Putin — a former Soviet KGB intelligence officer — seemed to be visibly annoyed.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center — and its signature ceremony — reflect his effort to exert his influence over an array of cultural institutions.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
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And exerting their infectious will and influence from the sidelines of an essentially meaningless game.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Aug. 2025
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Firefighters extinguished the burning palm tree while another crew was sent to check the roof of the home, McDade said.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The boater first tried to extinguish the flames on the vessel at Flaming Gorge Reservoir at about 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, the Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of Law Enforcement said in a news release.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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This not only infuriated Epstein conspiracy theorists but also annoyed White House officials, who hadn’t been informed of the stunt in advance.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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But overall, people seem to finally comprehend that the protests aren’t just to annoy people.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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The poll also showed politics weighing more on people's everyday lives than in past years, particularly among Democrats.—
James Lange,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Pixel 10 and 10 Pro share identical dimensions at 6.02 by 2.83 by 0.34 inches (HWD), though the 10 weighs 7.2 ounces and the 10 Pro weighs 7.3 ounces.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Despite filing his order dismissing Hunt’s claims on Monday, Campbell hasn’t published an opinion explaining his reasoning for siding with the SBC and Guidepost.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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That effect is exacerbated for women: Research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill published in April 2023 found 21% more women face AI job automation than men, even though men outnumber women in the workforce.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Though a few technical glitches and sound problems visibly irritated Daltrey, the pair appeared in good spirits throughout the 23-song, two-hour-ish show.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Watch for signs of mold exposure, like coughing, irritated eyes and skin, and worsened asthma or COPD.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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This warning applies to Buffalo and Trempealeau counties.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Seth Rubin, formerly VP of Lending Marketing Analytics at Citibank, led transformative efforts in applying AI for pricing optimization and enhancing customer experiences across multiple marketing channels.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Put out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20out. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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