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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
That puts the onus on Wallace, who is coming off season-ending shoulder surgery in December.
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Joseph Person, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Twenty-six cars involved in that wreck, which puts it up there with one of the biggest ever.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Some research puts the savings closer to seven or eight hours weekly for regular AI users.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Here, a gracious layout puts the two bedrooms on opposite ends of the apartment, both with room for a king, closets, and, in the case of the primary, an en suite bath.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 27 Apr. 2026
That puts South Florida well beyond its historical frequency.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
But Griffiths says tourism in general puts islands like Fiji in a paradoxical position.
—Michelle Duff, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Hunter puts his stamp on Morgan State Hunter, from Prince George's County, Maryland, was one of the most dynamic defensive players in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
In the first slide, the movie star sat in a chair as Pita puts the finishing touches on her bangs with longer pieces on the sides.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Joseph Person, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Twenty-six cars involved in that wreck, which puts it up there with one of the biggest ever.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Some research puts the savings closer to seven or eight hours weekly for regular AI users.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Here, a gracious layout puts the two bedrooms on opposite ends of the apartment, both with room for a king, closets, and, in the case of the primary, an en suite bath.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 27 Apr. 2026
That puts South Florida well beyond its historical frequency.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
But Griffiths says tourism in general puts islands like Fiji in a paradoxical position.
—Michelle Duff, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Hunter puts his stamp on Morgan State Hunter, from Prince George's County, Maryland, was one of the most dynamic defensive players in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
In the first slide, the movie star sat in a chair as Pita puts the finishing touches on her bangs with longer pieces on the sides.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 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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The Mendoza ad will circulate on ESPN and on social media, the executive says – but not for very long.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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The indictment says that in exchange for money, the soldiers maintained contact with Iranian intelligence operatives over a few months and carried out a range of tasks under their direction.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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The April data comes on the heels of a March that had the third-worst drought conditions in over 130 years of records, based on another way the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration calculates long-term dryness across the continental US.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The April data comes on the heels of a March that had the third-worst drought conditions in over 130 years of records, based on another way the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration calculates long-term dryness across the continental US.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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State law imposes interest on late taxes at a rate of 18% per year.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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While society imposes rules and treats difference as a threat, David resists being shaped and stands for imagination and freedom.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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If one pitch isn’t working or another pitch is dominating, Marcello adjusts accordingly.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Foiling yachts typically run software that adjusts the foils hundreds of times a second to maintain safe, level flight.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 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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His 1-1 draw at Manchester City and 2-1 defeat away to Fulham four days later meant Chelsea slid from fifth to eighth in the Premier League table, two points outside the five Champions League places with almost half of their campaign still to play.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The strategy places it in the upper tier of the mass-market SUV space, where it is expected to combine advanced technology, strong performance, and relatively broader accessibility.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS RING RAGE — WWE star Kit Wilson expresses support for Cody Rhodes after Pat McAfee promo.—
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FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Bobby, who shares Sophie with ex-wife Kate Connelly, frequently expresses pride over his daughter’s accomplishments.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Puts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puts. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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