puts about

verb

present tense third-person singular of put about
as in comes about

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puts about
  1. comes about
  2. turns back
  3. comes round
  4. sets out
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  • The news of the investigation comes about two weeks after the monitor overseeing the union for the federal government published a scathing report in federal court, alleging that Fain did, indeed, retaliate unfairly against Boyer in 2024.
    — Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 12 July 2026
  • The exhibition comes about two years after Brown began fully embracing her identity as a trans woman.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
Definition of comes about
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  • An exhibit celebrating the Metro’s rail system turns back time with its vintage 1970s railcar.
    — Liam Scott, Washington Post, 1 July 2026
  • Kara talks her out of it, and when Ruthye walks away, Kara turns back to Krem and stabs him multiple times with a sword.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 June 2026
Definition of turns back
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  • But when opening night comes round, Duse realizes that her daughter will be in the audience.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Definition of comes round
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  • And the proclamation sets out the guideposts for how these federal agencies are to manage those lands.
    — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026
  • From creators Liz Heldens and Matt Ward, the as-yet-untitled series follows Heidi (Banks), who is fresh off a messy divorce and sets out to secure a lively second act for herself and her kids.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 July 2026
Definition of sets out
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