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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
There are other awards given to restaurants and the hospitality industry but the James Beard Foundation, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, puts a premium on discovery and on American cuisine.
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Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
That’s when competition will heat up for roster spots, as first-year coach John Harbaugh puts his imprint on the roster.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 16 June 2026
His ruling puts the woman on a pathway to being recognized as a citizen.
—Claire Galofaro, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Habermas shares Horkheimer and Adorno’s doubts about such a scheme, which puts too much faith in individuals’ ability to divine truth on their own.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Wyck is obviously Widow’s Bay’s Quint, the veteran sea salt who takes no guff, drinks too much, and selflessly puts his life on the line.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 15 June 2026
These changes mean New York will measure emissions like 48 other states, puts affordability first when developing regulations required to meet the new dates, and increases the funds for disadvantaged communities.
—Robert Duffy, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
The general sales tax increase puts money into the county’s general fund for five years and sunsets in October 2031.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 9 June 2026
What to do nearby Staying here puts you within walking distance of many of Savannah’s most popular attractions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
That’s when competition will heat up for roster spots, as first-year coach John Harbaugh puts his imprint on the roster.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 16 June 2026
His ruling puts the woman on a pathway to being recognized as a citizen.
—Claire Galofaro, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Habermas shares Horkheimer and Adorno’s doubts about such a scheme, which puts too much faith in individuals’ ability to divine truth on their own.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Wyck is obviously Widow’s Bay’s Quint, the veteran sea salt who takes no guff, drinks too much, and selflessly puts his life on the line.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 15 June 2026
These changes mean New York will measure emissions like 48 other states, puts affordability first when developing regulations required to meet the new dates, and increases the funds for disadvantaged communities.
—Robert Duffy, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
The general sales tax increase puts money into the county’s general fund for five years and sunsets in October 2031.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 9 June 2026
What to do nearby Staying here puts you within walking distance of many of Savannah’s most popular attractions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puts
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Avi Steinberg’s Grace Paley situates the celebrated Jewish-American author within her literary and political context, spotlighting Paley’s roles in feminist activism, antiwar efforts, and anti-imperialist advocacy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 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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The company behind the data center, DC BLOX, says it is committed to addressing any issues.—
Skyler Henry,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Senate Bill 884, also proposed by Umberg, draws a zone around polling places and says that ICE officers may not be present at the polls to interfere with voting.—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The hospital association calculates that SEIU-UHW has spent nearly $125 million on local and statewide initiatives since 2012.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Personalised programme The experience begins with a session on the 3D body scanner, which analyses your body’s composition, takes 14 measurements, assesses your flexibility and calculates your metabolic age.—
Jaymi McCann,
TheWeek,
4 June 2026
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The group imposes curfews, regulates commerce and transport, operates informal judicial systems and levies taxes — including a 5 percent cut of public contracts in some municipalities.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
8 Dec. 2025
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Being exiled far from their families and communities imposes a sense of isolation on the prisoners' sudden freedom after decades living behind bars.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
3 Dec. 2025
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Instead of freezing or toppling, the control software reacts immediately, reads the irregular momentum, and adjusts the next steps.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Dec. 2025
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Then by buying those securities back, the taxpayer can get a free step-up in basis that adjusts to today’s value, Collado said.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
10 Dec. 2025
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An immigrant educator at a struggling East LA high school decides his students can master AP calculus, bets everything on that belief, and turns out to be right.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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The two biggest trades of the day were part of a $36 million long strangle trade that bets on a big move in either direction.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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That vertical integration now places the insurgency on par with mid-size drug cartels in terms of revenue and operational reach, investigators conclude.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
8 Dec. 2025
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That places the program’s average procurement cost at approximately $2 billion per bomber.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Dec. 2025
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If a young person expresses a distorted belief, unhealthy coping strategy or potentially harmful idea, the chatbot may validate parts of that thinking rather than appropriately challenging it.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Fishel hopes for reconciliation Fishel expresses hope that the sitcom's core four will reunite and renew their old bonds one day.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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“Puts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puts. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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