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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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3
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 kind of price tag puts Tucker in reach of teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees.
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
One alternate ending in particular puts the phenomenon in a different light.
—JSTOR Daily, 5 Nov. 2025
That puts Carollo, an establishment candidate, on the defensive against a political newcomer who threatens to end the Carollo family’s control of the District 3 seat.
—Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
In August, the Food and Drug Administration narrowed approval for covid vaccines to those 65 or older and to adults and children with at least one underlying condition that puts them at high risk for serious complications from covid.
—Phillip Reese, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
The statewide poll from Suffolk University puts Sherrill's support among likely voters at 46%, while Ciattarelli, a former state assemblyman, stands at 42%, though the difference is still within the survey's margins of error.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
That will be especially difficult given that Ruby tends to push aside anything that puts her in a negative light.
—Alamin Yohannes, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
While the dry upland habitat loss puts stress on swamp rabbit populations, the loss and drainage of wetlands also poses a challenge for the struggling rabbits.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
This now puts the auto tariffs South Korea will pay in line with those on Japan.
—Selina Wang, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2025
Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
One alternate ending in particular puts the phenomenon in a different light.
—JSTOR Daily, 5 Nov. 2025
That puts Carollo, an establishment candidate, on the defensive against a political newcomer who threatens to end the Carollo family’s control of the District 3 seat.
—Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
In August, the Food and Drug Administration narrowed approval for covid vaccines to those 65 or older and to adults and children with at least one underlying condition that puts them at high risk for serious complications from covid.
—Phillip Reese, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
The statewide poll from Suffolk University puts Sherrill's support among likely voters at 46%, while Ciattarelli, a former state assemblyman, stands at 42%, though the difference is still within the survey's margins of error.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
That will be especially difficult given that Ruby tends to push aside anything that puts her in a negative light.
—Alamin Yohannes, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
While the dry upland habitat loss puts stress on swamp rabbit populations, the loss and drainage of wetlands also poses a challenge for the struggling rabbits.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
This now puts the auto tariffs South Korea will pay in line with those on Japan.
—Selina Wang, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puts
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By analyzing discourses on development squarely within Native American studies, Yazzie situates capitalism, colonialism, and imperialism into the politics of nation-building.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Oct. 2025
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Durham incorporates archival footage alongside shots of a young Alysia with her father to create a dazzling effect that situates the Abbotts within their own history.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
7 Oct. 2025
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Boals Moeller says the recent AI breakthrough is no different.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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People with a nonfunctioning ANGPTL3 gene — which Natarajan says applies to about 1 in 250 people in the US — have lifelong levels of low LDL cholesterol and triglycerides without any apparent negative consequences.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Census Bureau calculates that since Newsom took office, new housing permits in California ranged from a high of 120,780 units in 2022 to a low of 101,546 last year.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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That calculates to $46 million a month in total statewide benefits.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
5 Nov. 2025
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Private jet and business aviation operations have been halted at 12 airports as of early Monday morning, as the Federal Aviation Administration imposes new limits amid the ongoing government shutdown.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Granted by Orange County Superior Court Judge Richard Oberholzer, the new injunction imposes strict rules on three properties, the Royal Roman Motel, the Royal Grand Inn and Marisco El Tapatio y Antojitos, all located within the same block of First Street east of Grand Avenue.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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To maintain precision, KIMM developed a reinforcement learning algorithm that continuously adjusts the nozzle’s aiming angle using six degrees of freedom acceleration data to compensate for wave and hull movement.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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The spray nozzle adjusts from a fine mist to a steady stream for careful quantity control.—
Nicole Pyles,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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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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The Forest Service works with Lead Forward, a veteran hiring initiative that recruits and places about 150 veterans annually into entry-level fire positions using special hiring authorities, the Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment and the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act.—
Gidget Fuentes,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Veridian also places a strong emphasis on community connection.—
Brendel Clark,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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As advocates have pointed out, these qualifiers are vague enough that they could be wielded against anyone who expresses their sexuality or defies traditional gender roles.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
7 Nov. 2025
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Miss Universe President expresses 'Great indignation' Rocha began his statement by expressing solidarity with the 122 delegates before criticizing Nawat's actions.—
Paula Soria,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Puts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puts. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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