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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 calculates
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
This puts American battery and mineral recyclers at a competitive disadvantage against recyclers in Basel member countries — including China.
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Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The versatile beach takes up a mile-long stretch just beyond downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, which puts it walking distance from a whole bunch of cute shops and restaurants.
—Alanna Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
But smart casting, witty writing, lively directing, and artful character development have also yielded the rare superhero riff that, as Kovak puts it, finds the human underneath.
—Judy Berman, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Having lived an extra decade naturally puts women at higher risk for other complications.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
There’s something about laughter that’s just naturally disarming and puts us at ease.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
But Crockett puts equal value on the small gestures.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Tight, info dense, and short, TDS gathers the latest automotive headlines from around the world and puts them in one place.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 8 Jan. 2026
One company climbs to the top by developing a breakthrough product that puts it ahead of its competitors.
—David J. Kappos, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The versatile beach takes up a mile-long stretch just beyond downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, which puts it walking distance from a whole bunch of cute shops and restaurants.
—Alanna Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
But smart casting, witty writing, lively directing, and artful character development have also yielded the rare superhero riff that, as Kovak puts it, finds the human underneath.
—Judy Berman, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Having lived an extra decade naturally puts women at higher risk for other complications.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
There’s something about laughter that’s just naturally disarming and puts us at ease.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
But Crockett puts equal value on the small gestures.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Tight, info dense, and short, TDS gathers the latest automotive headlines from around the world and puts them in one place.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 8 Jan. 2026
One company climbs to the top by developing a breakthrough product that puts it ahead of its competitors.
—David J. Kappos, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puts
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Such thinking situates Kurdi in a lineage of experimental musicians working in the second half of the twentieth century.—
Olivia Giovetti,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Their collaboration also situates White’s legacy in the present, linking his early battles for visibility to today’s pop-culture boom.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Jan. 2026
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But the Minnesota Department of Corrections says there are only about 300 such people in state and county custody.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The train set and bike were both transferred to the archives while the dates were disposed of by the Secret Service, the report says.—
MATTHEW LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Zillow calculates the value of a typical home using the average middle third of home values (eliminating statistical anomalies at the high and low end).—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Randolph said then that the agency, known by the acronym CARB, calculates impacts to health and health disparities in certain communities but not the retail costs to consumers.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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To retreat now, as the regime imposes silence and martial law, is abandonment.—
Dan Bilefsky,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Jan. 2026
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Absent reasonable testing thresholds, Sams contends, the sport invites needless controversy and imposes unnecessary hardship on its participants.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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When the winemaker adjusts fermentation, canopy management, or oak regimes, the kitchen adapts its pairings.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Antidepressants are known to have adverse effects that often fade as your body adjusts.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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If a new account opens and immediately bets on a single player micro-market, that’s suspicious.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Similarly, if an existing account that typically bets $50 on certain games suddenly places a $1,000 bet, that outlier behavior could trigger an investigation.—
Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Their sustained presence across decades places them among a small group of Australian acts to repeatedly chart in the countdown, reflecting both their crossover appeal and deep-rooted connection to local audiences.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2026
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The company also places emphasis on law enforcement buildings, fire departments, water treatment facilities and pumping stations during the power restoration process.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS BEHIND THE SCENES – 'Yellowstone' actress expresses shame over series conclusion after drama.—
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FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Jordan describes the relationship between chef and winemaker as a constant dialogue, a feedback loop that ensures every pairing expresses the wine’s architecture, not just its flavor profile.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Puts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puts. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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