1
as in erects
to fix in an upright position
the builders put up the walls before starting on the roof
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2
as in builds
to form by putting together parts or materials
plans to put up a pavilion in the public gardens
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3
as in sells
to offer for sale to the public
put their possessions up for auction
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4
as in houses
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the university puts up students in a variety of buildings
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5
as in plots
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends
put up an elaborate scheme to defraud insurance companies
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Recent Examples of puts up
The hotel puts up weekly DJ sets—best enjoyed from the rooftop terrace, which boasts panoramic city views.
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Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puts up
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The Globe quickly reorganizes, moving ongoing productions to other theaters around town and builds a 620-seat outdoor Festival Theatre in just 52 days.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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San Jose’s latest foray into virtual agents builds on gains the city’s made with its multiple successful artificial intelligence pilots and programs aimed at enhancing employees’ skills.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
18 Oct. 2025
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Andic started Mango, which now sells womenswear, menswear, kids’ wear and a home collection, in 1984.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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But unlike most streaming services, with their vast selections of films and shows, the average Sam’s Club sells just 4,000 items.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Fox News Digital reached out to Jurupa Unified School District, which houses Jurupa Valley and Patriot High School, and the Chaffey Joint Union High School District, which houses Los Osos, for a response.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
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Ohio is one of 23 states that houses Asian longhorn ticks, with the latest siting in Butler County near Cincinnati.—
Chad Murphy,
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14 Oct. 2025
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That of the vampy, endlessly ambitious, and deliciously ruthless weather presenter Suzanne Stone, who plots to knock off her husband (Matt Dillon) in Gus Van Sant’s satirical romp.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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However, the game rights change is contingent on the larger ESPN-NFL deal passing Department of Justice review, which seems increasingly unlikely to come before the NFL plots its 2026 calendar.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Weiland has affection for him yet keeps him strictly in the friend zone.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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This morning, sentimentality keeps you from seeing a situation clearly.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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Fernandes Anderson was staring down an impending $5,000 fine for a state ethics violation around that time period, for hiring two immediate family members to her City Council staff, giving them raises, and in the case of her sister, a bonus.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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The man's defense attorneys said in a statement Thursday that the verdict raises questions about what is considered espionage under Norwegian law.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Gurba constructs a labyrinth of language where California poppies, childhood witchcraft and feminist rage bloom side by side.—
Ana Cristina Frías Cabrera,
USA Today,
8 Oct. 2025
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The department plans and constructs new freeways, additional lanes and other improvements in the Phoenix area as part of the Regional Transportation Plan for the Maricopa County region.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Teaming with a colorful cast of characters, their investigation sends them on an expedition that takes in Scottish politics, AI, cults, secret agents, smugglers, and vegan record shops.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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But Waymo’s technology involves more of a step-by-step process, where its system takes in data from high-definition maps and advanced sensors to recognize objects and plan the vehicle’s path.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Puts up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puts%20up. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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