1
as in placing
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 saying
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to think of a good way of putting the news
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3
as in estimating
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 imposing
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
a proposal to put a special tax on luxuries
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as in adjusting
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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as in betting
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event
deciding to go for broke, he put $1000 on a horse that had 20 to 1 odds
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Recent Examples of putting
Ironically, the best path forward for programs like that would be a wealthy donor putting money into the program.
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
The Spurs will leave him open to shoot, putting an emphasis on him to knock his shots down.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Keep your bouquet out of direct sunlight and consider putting it in a cool, dark place or even your refrigerator first thing after cutting to ensure the flowers remain hydrated.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
For a long time, the two of them were just friends who co-parented and occasionally flirted, letting things evolve naturally instead of putting the relationship in a pressure cooker, Charlotte-style, or eschewing all intimacy à la Samantha.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 3 June 2026
Piiparinen really impressed scouts with the maturity and roundedness of his game at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup in the summer, putting him firmly into the first round after he was viewed as more of a second-round type coming out of U18 worlds and his season in Finland's junior league last year.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Americans are putting more toward their mortgage payments, new data shows.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Goldstein co-wrote the script with fellow Ted Lasso co-creator Joe Kelly and penned it specifically for Lopez, while also putting himself in the leading man role.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
That’s because aside from putting the tasty herb on top of every pizza, Hartford Pizza Garden co-owner Pepe Burby and his business partner, Bryan Dubay are growing it hydroponically on the wall, ceilings and all around.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
The Spurs will leave him open to shoot, putting an emphasis on him to knock his shots down.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Keep your bouquet out of direct sunlight and consider putting it in a cool, dark place or even your refrigerator first thing after cutting to ensure the flowers remain hydrated.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
For a long time, the two of them were just friends who co-parented and occasionally flirted, letting things evolve naturally instead of putting the relationship in a pressure cooker, Charlotte-style, or eschewing all intimacy à la Samantha.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 3 June 2026
Piiparinen really impressed scouts with the maturity and roundedness of his game at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup in the summer, putting him firmly into the first round after he was viewed as more of a second-round type coming out of U18 worlds and his season in Finland's junior league last year.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Americans are putting more toward their mortgage payments, new data shows.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Goldstein co-wrote the script with fellow Ted Lasso co-creator Joe Kelly and penned it specifically for Lopez, while also putting himself in the leading man role.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
That’s because aside from putting the tasty herb on top of every pizza, Hartford Pizza Garden co-owner Pepe Burby and his business partner, Bryan Dubay are growing it hydroponically on the wall, ceilings and all around.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting
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Fairley also admitted Thursday to placing wagers and recruiting and bribing college basketball players to underperform in games in a separate NCAA point-shaving case brought by federal prosecutors in Pennsylvania.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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In my opinion, Carl can self-sabotage by amplifying the scale, scope and landscape of what had been negotiated, accordingly placing himself and his counterparties at odds.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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The Kuwaiti military issued a statement saying it was forced to intercept several hostile missile and drone attacks on Monday.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The federal appeals court overruled their 2020 ban by saying the agency didn’t have the proper authority to make that decision.—
O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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Many have done poorly at estimating the gap between a car that gives impressive drives and one ready to be a robotaxi.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Nonetheless, some banks remain bullish on the two firms’ prospects, with Nomura estimating SK Hynix stock to hit 4 million won and Samsung Electronics to reach 590,000 won over the next 12 months.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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The neighborhood/area The boho-chic Oltrarno neighborhood is an eclectic mix of imposing palazzi, elegant antique shops, quirky boutiques and a plethora of cafés, bars, and restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Government interference in the market — using taxpayer money to build affordable housing, subsidizing mortgages, imposing zoning restrictions — creates another set of disincentives.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The system delivers millimeter-level force-control accuracy, automatically adjusting applied force according to task requirements and material characteristics.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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At its core, ThermoShift is basically a rectangular insulated panel with zippers, buckles and drawstrings, and all of its configurations are achieved by adjusting those components.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
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The gambling business has been undergoing disruption thanks to online betting firms like DraftKings and FanDuel, not to mention prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Weiss is betting Bilton can bring new viewers to the program without alienating its current crop of die-hards.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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It is known that walls absorb the day’s heat and radiate it to adjacent plants at night, an important microclimate consideration when situating frost-sensitive plants.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Much of the film’s success, however, derives not from the twists and turns of plot but from simply situating the viewer in the disquieting vibe of this bizarre place.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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California Democrat gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer posted a video with prominent transgender athlete AB Hernandez on social media on Friday, expressing support for the trans teen as Hernandez looks to win another set of state titles in girls' track and field.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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Organizers, residents speak out against proposal The delay did not stop organizers and residents from speaking against the proposal at the Port KC board meeting and expressing concerns about tax breaks, environmental impacts and other issues.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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“Putting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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