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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
While this puts a literal damper on vacation plans, locals celebrate this time of year, as it is needed for keeping the lush foliage and crops at their best.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
And there’s a gallery on site gallery called Secret Gallery, which puts emphasis on indigenous artists and local artists.
—AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
Today puts your focus on money, security and emotional spending habits.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The tight timeline puts a lot of pressure on the Artemis III lander testing mission, as well as the uncrewed tests proposed for SpaceX and Blue Origin, with funding for the latter coming out of the companies’ own pockets.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
The dismissal of these claims puts the matter to rest, according to a city news release.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Should schools and tech companies do more to protect student and teacher data before a breach puts their privacy at risk?
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
That puts more weight on performance management and Squeri’s willingness to hold leaders accountable.
—Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 11 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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
And there’s a gallery on site gallery called Secret Gallery, which puts emphasis on indigenous artists and local artists.
—AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
Today puts your focus on money, security and emotional spending habits.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The tight timeline puts a lot of pressure on the Artemis III lander testing mission, as well as the uncrewed tests proposed for SpaceX and Blue Origin, with funding for the latter coming out of the companies’ own pockets.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
The dismissal of these claims puts the matter to rest, according to a city news release.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Should schools and tech companies do more to protect student and teacher data before a breach puts their privacy at risk?
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
That puts more weight on performance management and Squeri’s willingness to hold leaders accountable.
—Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 11 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puts
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The Conservatory situates this story in forms of care—care for plants, for patients, for each other.—
Emilie Hardman,
JSTOR Daily,
6 May 2026
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Ansin situates the origin story in personal terms.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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While everyone can be affected by smoke or ozone, the MPCA says those at higher risk of health complications include outdoor workers, older adults, children, those who are pregnant, and those who have heart or lung conditions.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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The Administration for Children and Families says state child support agencies submit qualifying cases, and federal officials forward those records to the State Department.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 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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The Red Flag Day declaration imposes street-parking restrictions in select areas to ensure access for first responders if a fire should erupt.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Iran controls which ships are allowed to pass and, for at least some vessels, imposes a tax on their cargo.—
Adam Schreck,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Early in the film, Perry sits behind the wheel of her car, adjusts the rearview mirror and backs out of the garage.—
Pamela Chelin,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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As Cameron adjusts to life in Sowell Bay (more bonding with Ethan, who is a little hung up on Tova, plus his own potential romance with Avery, played by a peppy Sofia Black-D’Elia), Tova starts to inch her way out of it.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
7 May 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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Its height places it at around the fifth-tallest modern timber tower currently, with the world's tallest, Milwaukee's Ascent, roughly 6 m (20 ft) taller.—
Adam Williams
May 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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The brand places a PVC STA plate near the heel strap, giving the shoe its clearest Bape signature from the side, while Crocs’ round strap hardware remains visible just in front of it.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Victoria Frenner, who is a therapist, expresses skepticism about the book’s punchy tone.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Bryl has built a beauty career over the past four decades based on accuracy, discretion, and the belief that beauty, at its best, expresses presence rather than perfection.—
Jordan French,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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“Puts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puts. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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