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
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025
Earlier this year, Real Estate put out a rarities compilation titled The Wee Small Hours.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 24 Aug. 2025
Firefighters put out a vegetation fire sparked by a lightning strike in Trabuco Canyon on Saturday morning, Aug. 23, authorities said.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 23 Aug. 2025
More than 3,000 people were asked to vote on the 100 ugliest public buildings in the U.S. in a new list put out by the New Jersey Real Estate Network.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Heats up fast, puts out consistent steam, and handles wrinkles like a pro even on thicker fabrics like linen and denim.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025
Earlier this year, Real Estate put out a rarities compilation titled The Wee Small Hours.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 24 Aug. 2025
Firefighters put out a vegetation fire sparked by a lightning strike in Trabuco Canyon on Saturday morning, Aug. 23, authorities said.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 23 Aug. 2025
More than 3,000 people were asked to vote on the 100 ugliest public buildings in the U.S. in a new list put out by the New Jersey Real Estate Network.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 22 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 patient is described as Black and possibly in her 50s, measuring 5'8 in height and weighing 170 lbs.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
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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Can people park their boats or RVs on the street over the long Labor Day weekend in Nashville, or do normal parking rules and regulations apply?—
Charles Singh,
The Tennessean,
31 Aug. 2025
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With the state removing its tax, many communities throughout Illinois are applying a local version of the tax to maintain the revenue stream, stating that consumers will not see any difference in the checkout line.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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