1
as in dismisses
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
he has the annoying habit of putting down others under the guise of offering constructive criticism
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2
as in logs
to make a written note of
we had the whole agreement put down on paper
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3
as in enters
to put (someone or something) on a list
put her down as one of the chaperones for the field trip
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4
as in quells
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
a tyrant who ruthlessly put down uprisings
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5
as in attributes
to explain (something) as being the result of something else
a fender bender that probably can be put down to the young driver's inexperience
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as in consumes
to take in as food
the husky youngster seemed to put down her own weight in food at one sitting
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puts down
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From the moment one enters Yerba Buena, the customer is greeted by a space that was intentionally designed and greeted by staff who are committed to consumer education.—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025 -
As the season enters its final 3-episode stretch, there is plenty of time for drama to unfold.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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The company attributes this to the completion of a commercial service contract in 2023.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
14 Mar. 2025
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The company attributes this decline to changes in customer demand and market conditions.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
14 Mar. 2025
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Of course, although India's demand growth in percentage and volume terms exceeds China's growth in the EIA's forecast, the latter still consumes significantly more oil.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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During that brief life, the serverless function consumes some amount of memory and CPU.—
Matt Butcher,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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This technique minimizes earthwork and avoids damaging tree roots.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Mar. 2025
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This inclusive approach not only minimizes blind spots but also sparks innovation.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Read Next National Family eats black bear kabobs at dinner, CDC says.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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Hadley, who is not affiliated with the company, eats its products every morning.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2025
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Reducing consumer spending and industrial activity —both significant energy consumers — diminishes the demand for oil and gas.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2025
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To that end, the brief criticizes NASCAR’s argument it was not given a fair chance to respond to charter transfer issues related to 23XI Racing and Front Row’s plan to purchase two Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) charters.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Key Facts The report, concluding a 20-month investigation, details alleged ethical misconduct and criticizes Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife Ginni Thomas, Justice Samuel Alito and former Justice Antonin Scalia.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Puts down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puts%20down. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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