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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
And that last item often puts us closer to those teenage feelings than heartbreak ever can.
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Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026
The latest poll puts Bianco in third place at 14%, followed by Tom Steyer, the billionaire hedge fund founder and environmental advocate, at 12%.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The growth in budget puts more pressure on Idaho property owners.
—Mark Dee
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
For example, if your attorney puts your private case file into a chatbot’s database, would that be discoverable evidence?
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Twenty-six cars involved in that wreck, which puts it up there with one of the biggest ever.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Some research puts the savings closer to seven or eight hours weekly for regular AI users.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
That puts South Florida well beyond its historical frequency.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
But Griffiths says tourism in general puts islands like Fiji in a paradoxical position.
—Michelle Duff, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026
The latest poll puts Bianco in third place at 14%, followed by Tom Steyer, the billionaire hedge fund founder and environmental advocate, at 12%.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The growth in budget puts more pressure on Idaho property owners.
—Mark Dee
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
For example, if your attorney puts your private case file into a chatbot’s database, would that be discoverable evidence?
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Twenty-six cars involved in that wreck, which puts it up there with one of the biggest ever.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Some research puts the savings closer to seven or eight hours weekly for regular AI users.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
That puts South Florida well beyond its historical frequency.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
But Griffiths says tourism in general puts islands like Fiji in a paradoxical position.
—Michelle Duff, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puts
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Ansin situates the origin story in personal terms.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Each stamp is accompanied by contextual text that situates the object within the broader Revolutionary narrative.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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There is a sign out there that says, ‘Keep an eye out,’ because there’s some messaging coming shortly.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Last year's picture day was different, however, as the mom of two says Emma was happy to pose for the photos.—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Every chat with Claude or GPT runs on the same underlying machinery that calculates spreadsheet totals and renders video games—silicon wafers etched with billions of microscopic switches, organized into specialized processors.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
1 May 2026
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The system calculates the movement path automatically.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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Congestion pricing imposes a fee on vehicles entering Manhattan south of 59th Street.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The bill imposes new 80-hour per month work requirements on able-bodied Medicaid recipients aged 19 to 64 who don't have dependents.—
ByMary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Real-time obstacle detection means the K1 identifies and navigates around objects in its path, while dynamic cutting adaptation adjusts its approach based on terrain changes.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Doughty added that the band adjusts its set to match the diverse audience the festival attracts.—
Alex Distefano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The prediction market’s CEO, Tarek Mansour, told CNBC that bets on Bad Bunny’s first song alone exceeded $100 million in volume.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 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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But gift cards are considered unsecured debt, which places them at the back of the line among the company's creditors.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The election was called two years ahead of the constitutional deadline, and the win places Browne on path to become his twin-island nation’s longest-serving prime minister after first winning office in 2014.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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What the behavior expresses, Berg added, is a deeper desire to be seen.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Under the bill, minors could not create accounts without parental consent, and parents would gain sweeping control — including the ability to review chatbot conversations, limit usage times, and receive alerts if a child expresses intent to harm themselves or others.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Puts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puts. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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