1
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 makes
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 After the Hunt rushes through how Maggie and Alma’s differences were resolved, Maggie lands a polemic Rolling Stone op-ed that further puts Alma’s tenure in jeopardy.
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Essence, 15 Oct. 2025
With a traditional breast augmentation, most surgeons use general anesthesia, which puts patients fully out and requires a breathing tube.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 15 Oct. 2025
Bondi has said that such tracking puts Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers at risk.
—Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
The 18-year-old has the pace, dribbling ability, and ambition that Buonanotte and Fernandez are not showing, and his winning goal against Liverpool puts him right in line for more regular minutes.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2025
The visceral feeling of it is what puts gamers in the shoes of the main character, clicking a button and appearing in a different region can break the immersion.
—Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Bachelor Nation host Jesse Palmer step into the same role for this show as each design-savvy contestant puts their renovation skills to the test across six episodes.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
The married filmmakers said their best guess currently puts him in Mexico.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
But where this puts Nvidia, OpenAI’s other near and dear one, and on whose chips the ChatGPT maker relies, remains a question.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Essence, 15 Oct. 2025
With a traditional breast augmentation, most surgeons use general anesthesia, which puts patients fully out and requires a breathing tube.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 15 Oct. 2025
Bondi has said that such tracking puts Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers at risk.
—Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
The 18-year-old has the pace, dribbling ability, and ambition that Buonanotte and Fernandez are not showing, and his winning goal against Liverpool puts him right in line for more regular minutes.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2025
The visceral feeling of it is what puts gamers in the shoes of the main character, clicking a button and appearing in a different region can break the immersion.
—Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Bachelor Nation host Jesse Palmer step into the same role for this show as each design-savvy contestant puts their renovation skills to the test across six episodes.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
The married filmmakers said their best guess currently puts him in Mexico.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
But where this puts Nvidia, OpenAI’s other near and dear one, and on whose chips the ChatGPT maker relies, remains a question.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 14 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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The Adobe executive says adaptability is key, and that successful people will be those who take advantage of ever-changing technology.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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If convicted of bank fraud or making false statements, the penalties could include up to 30 years in prison and $1 million in fines for each count, the DOJ says.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Coming off posting eight points against the Thunder in Charleston, South Carolina four days earlier, Miller netted 14 points, connecting on 3 of 11 attempts in 23 minutes with two of those makes coming from 3-point range.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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That makes the total amount of restricted rare earths to 12.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Most Californians, especially homeowners, know that Proposition 13 imposes limits on property taxes.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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Any fine that the league imposes on him will be pocket change for him.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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The technology automatically adjusts mooring line length in response to water-level changes, maintaining consistent tension and improving the reliability of floating solar installations on dams and reservoirs.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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The 11-inch Retina display with True Tone technology automatically adjusts to your lighting for the best picture anywhere.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Told no at every turn, Stallone bets everything on himself, holding the line on playing the lead against seemingly impossible odds.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The other, dubbed the Entertainment District Unit, places more police in uptown during peak nightlife hours when most crimes are likely to occur at or near bars and nightclubs.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Herzog’s announcement places Trump among a select group of global figures recognized by Israel and symbolizes the end of the two-year war in Gaza.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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In My Father, the BTK Killer, Rawson expresses her belief that her father may be responsible for other murders.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
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However, Hastie expresses concern about the state of new writing in British theater.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Puts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puts. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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