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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
As is the case in other states, Utah not only puts parents in charge of this complex bookkeeping but also appoints them as their children’s trustees—and all in the name of protecting children’s earnings from greedy parents.
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Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
The victory evens the Rangers’ record at 5-5, which puts them a half-game behind the Astros in the AL West.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
The result puts the original saltbox abode at the forefront, visible from three sides, while the addition is set discreetly back, allowing the centuries-old structure to take center stage.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
The model expanded during the Covid pandemic, despite concerns from medical workers who worry that virtual care could be slower and less personal, which puts patients at risk.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
All that attention puts the medical series in prime position for significant Emmy attention again this year.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
The win keeps Charlotte unbeaten at home and puts it fourth in the East.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
To be fair, the tone of Super Mario RPG puts a comedic spin on everything in the Mushroom Kingdom.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
The National Mall also puts the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and WWII Memorial within walking distance.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
The victory evens the Rangers’ record at 5-5, which puts them a half-game behind the Astros in the AL West.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
The result puts the original saltbox abode at the forefront, visible from three sides, while the addition is set discreetly back, allowing the centuries-old structure to take center stage.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
The model expanded during the Covid pandemic, despite concerns from medical workers who worry that virtual care could be slower and less personal, which puts patients at risk.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
All that attention puts the medical series in prime position for significant Emmy attention again this year.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
The win keeps Charlotte unbeaten at home and puts it fourth in the East.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
To be fair, the tone of Super Mario RPG puts a comedic spin on everything in the Mushroom Kingdom.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
The National Mall also puts the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and WWII Memorial within walking distance.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puts
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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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The show boasts high production values, a vaporwave soundtrack that effectively situates it in the 2010s, and, conceptually, very little meat on the bone.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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Residents living outside of those eight Southeast Michigan counties will also see fuel savings, Whitmer says, because those counties are already allowed to sell cheaper fuel blends without a waiver.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The goal, says co-founder Zach Lentsch, is to get those scorecards in the hands of every single resident hunter in the state.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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The scale calculates 24 metrics.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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United calculates baggage fees based on where passengers are flying, the fare class of a ticket, and any traveler membership status.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Plaintiffs' lawyers say the latest policy also imposes unprecedented rules dictating when reporters can offer anonymity to sources.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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However, this method imposes strict physical limits on size and power consumption, making further miniaturisation difficult.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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In recent years, Ticketmaster has adopted dynamic pricing—a system that adjusts ticket prices in real time according to demand.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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In Sleep mode, the purifier runs at a low fan speed to reduce noise, while Auto mode adjusts the fan speed based on air quality.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
2 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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In the days following Easter, Hartford will also welcome a unique traveling exhibit that places this local work in a much broader context.—
Marek Kukulka,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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This program places art in dialogue with the architecture and daily rhythm of the plaza, redefining what a sports arena can be for fans, players, and the public.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
3 Apr. 2026
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Whale lusts after a hunky gardener (Brendan Fraser) and persuades him to pose for a few sketches; Julian, though bisexual, expresses no such interest in Lori, and any art-making turns out to be a gratifyingly mutual endeavor.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Harnik / Getty Images The president is fond of Bondi, and expresses personal affection for her in private conversations, multiple sources said earlier this week.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Puts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puts. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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