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as in situates
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
you can put this box next to the bookshelf
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2
as in says
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to think of a good way of putting the news
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as in makes
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
put the time of the photograph at about noon
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as in imposes
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
a proposal to put a special tax on luxuries
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as in adjusts
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
put the words of his patriotic poem to the tune of a well-known drinking song
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Recent Examples of puts
Carlota sees Cherry hiding it, and puts it back in Laura’s room.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Legacy of frog gigging still puts food on the table.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2025
This move puts the Bulls in a curious situation.
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This spending puts them in the same ballpark as Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City, but is still shy of Chelsea, who have spent more than £2bn in the same period, although their net spend will be much lower than that figure given their success at selling players.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Jaime Zehner, founder and principal designer of JZ Interiors, puts a Cali cool twist on traditional style.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
An unexpected connection is formed while a covert plot puts everyone in danger.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
With nearly 2,048Wh of power packed inside, this deal puts long-lasting energy independence within reach.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Bigelow takes the unthinkable and puts it right in front of us.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Legacy of frog gigging still puts food on the table.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2025
This move puts the Bulls in a curious situation.
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This spending puts them in the same ballpark as Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City, but is still shy of Chelsea, who have spent more than £2bn in the same period, although their net spend will be much lower than that figure given their success at selling players.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Jaime Zehner, founder and principal designer of JZ Interiors, puts a Cali cool twist on traditional style.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
An unexpected connection is formed while a covert plot puts everyone in danger.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
With nearly 2,048Wh of power packed inside, this deal puts long-lasting energy independence within reach.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Bigelow takes the unthinkable and puts it right in front of us.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puts
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DaCosta situates the story in 1954 but infuses it with her modern sensibility, shaping a lush, volatile portrait of womanhood, longing, and consequence.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
21 Aug. 2025
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Michôd says that Sweeney was initially tentative about Martin's involvement, wanting to protect her own creative space, but opened up upon realizing that Martin wasn't going to try and control her performance.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Kentucky’s constitution specifically allows suspects to be held without bail for a crime where the death penalty is on the table, but Stines’ defense team says the state is still required to prove at a hearing that there is enough evidence to presume Stines is guilty in order to keep him locked up.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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The variety of blades can tackle several different pruning jobs, which makes this versatile set your new best friend until the first frost sets in.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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The motor makes the turbo’s power boost available sooner.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Guns rights advocates — including politically powerful groups such as the National Rifle Association and Gun Owners of America — vowed to fight any proposal that imposes a blanket gun ban targeting a segment of the population.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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At that wavelength, optics imposes a hard requirement.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Initially, Ugarte is marked by Kevin De Bruyne, but once Mazraoui plays the ball to Mainoo, the Uruguay midfielder adjusts his position to be a passing option.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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California adjusts lottery prize amounts based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The win extends a run of Emmy recognition for Obama's post-presidential media projects and places the former president among a small group of political figures who have received high-profile cultural honors.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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How Teach for America grew in New Orleans Many of the new teachers came to New Orleans through Teach For America, or TFA, a national program that places mostly recent college grads in public schools for two years.—
Aubri Juhasz,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
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If a user expresses thoughts of suicide, Ebb is trained to pass the conversation to a crisis line, Glover says.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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In his voiceover, McElwee frequently addresses Adrian and eulogizes his memory, but also expresses self-critical ruminations about his part in his son’s death, how his filmmaking may have contributed to his shaky self-image and the growing distance between them.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
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Among families that receive the credit, about two-thirds will see their credit increase from the changes according to Tax Policy Center estimates, with an average increase of $380.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Goldman estimates that hyperscaler capex has totaled $368 billion so far this year.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Puts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puts. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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