PUTTING Synonyms: 251 Similar and Opposite Words

putting

verb

present participle of put

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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Relevance

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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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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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misadjusting

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 Less than five minutes after going up 1-0, Bosnia-Herzegovina now leads 2-0, putting it in great place to advance to the knockout stage. —

Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 June 2026 Data center demand grows Artificial intelligence and cloud computing have intensified the search for reliable, around-the-clock power sources, putting advanced nuclear technologies in the spotlight. —

Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026 That means borrowers could face higher costs for everything from car loans to credit card debt to mortgages, potentially putting a damper on shoppers eager for a big-ticket purchase and businesses trying to expand. —

Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 June 2026 Gillian leaps into action to dispel the magic, encouraging Sally to help bring their new friend back by putting hands on his body. —

Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026 But, putting a fifth megacap in the Dow to join Apple , Amazon , Nvidia , and Microsoft does serve as a zeitgeist moment for the market, as much of the Wall Street coverage outside financial media focuses on the Dow. —

Zev Fima, CNBC, 24 June 2026 Rumors still swirl around LaVine and Sabonis Next Monday is the deadline for LaVine to pick up the $49 million player option to return to Sacramento next season, which he is expected to pick up, putting the Kings in a tough financial spot. —

Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026 Al Horford is officially bouncing out of Brookline, putting his home in the affluent Boston suburb on the market following a high-profile move from the Celtics to the Golden State Warriors. —

Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 June 2026 Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is putting building new self-storage developments in the city on pause. —

Dan Raby, CBS News, 24 June 2026

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Koné was in straight shock when the injury occurred, holding his leg at first and then placing his hands on his head.

— Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Vaden removed a photograph of the two of them from his office, placing it on the desk of the subordinate with whom the lawsuit alleges Davis was involved.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026