puts up

present tense third-person singular of put up
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as in keeps
to place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability I need to clear out a space in the garage to put up my motorcycle for the winter

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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. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
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Verb
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Verb
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Verb
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Verb
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Verb
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“Puts up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puts%20up. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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