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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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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
Republican leaders said Democrats are putting the country at risk.
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Lisa Mascaro, Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
The King and Queen were metaphorically putting an arm around them.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Mar. 2026
Before Monday night’s 134-111 win over Miami, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra praised the two-time All-Star guard for putting his ego aside as the Spurs pursue the franchises's sixth NBA championship in this exciting turnaround season.
—Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Mar. 2026
Republican leaders said Democrats are putting the country at risk.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
There is already speculation that Disney could try to salvage the show by putting it exclusively on Hulu.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
That decision was made Thursday, hours after TMZ published a video from early 2023, in which Paul could be seen putting her on-off boyfriend Dakota Mortensen in a headlock before hurling metal barstools at him.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Those leaders who ignore or flout the law aren’t merely unethical but fatally arrogant, putting their childish willfulness over the wisdom of generations.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
The neighborhood/area Hotel June sits at the northern edge of Malibu, just a few minutes from the Pacific Coast Highway, putting the coast and Santa Monica Bay at your doorstep.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
Lisa Mascaro, Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
The King and Queen were metaphorically putting an arm around them.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Mar. 2026
Before Monday night’s 134-111 win over Miami, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra praised the two-time All-Star guard for putting his ego aside as the Spurs pursue the franchises's sixth NBA championship in this exciting turnaround season.
—Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Mar. 2026
Republican leaders said Democrats are putting the country at risk.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
There is already speculation that Disney could try to salvage the show by putting it exclusively on Hulu.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
That decision was made Thursday, hours after TMZ published a video from early 2023, in which Paul could be seen putting her on-off boyfriend Dakota Mortensen in a headlock before hurling metal barstools at him.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Those leaders who ignore or flout the law aren’t merely unethical but fatally arrogant, putting their childish willfulness over the wisdom of generations.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
The neighborhood/area Hotel June sits at the northern edge of Malibu, just a few minutes from the Pacific Coast Highway, putting the coast and Santa Monica Bay at your doorstep.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting
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But increasingly, vessels are taking a different route, to the north around Larak Island, placing them in Iran’s territorial waters and closer to the Iranian coastline.—
David McHugh,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The scandal is now expanding into an international investigation, placing Miami at the center of a complex web of shell companies, offshore transfers and opaque financial flows.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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That neighbor also raised concerns about security, saying fewer on-site resources and changes in how calls are handled have left some people feeling uneasy.—
Daniel Wilkerson,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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For years, would-be first-time homebuyers have complained about the skimpy inventory of starter homes, saying costly McMansion-style subdivisions are all that’s being built now.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile security lines have ballooned with officials estimating wait times could reach four hours.—
Lautaro Grinspan,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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At San Diego International Airport, a Thursday Union-Tribune story quoted one officer as estimating that 13% of his colleagues aren’t showing up.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The city agreed, reducing maximum e-bike speeds to 15 mph on city trails, prohibiting e-bikes on sidewalks and imposing penalties.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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But Trump’s election proved that a sizable contingent of the population had no problem imposing their values on others—and even hoped that the government might do so for them.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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For outdoor enthusiasts, that has meant adjusting plans rather than staying inside.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Cook, adjusting heat if needed and turning halfway through, until golden brown, about 4 minutes.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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The company is also betting that few independent podcasters feel particularly loyal to their audio hosting and monetization platforms, and believes some of the audio companies are too slow to realize that many podcasters now want publishing, audio, email, and video all in one service.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Since the start of the Iran war financial markets have flipped from betting on a couple of interest-rate cuts this year to now pricing in a one-in-three or so chance of a Fed rate hike by year end.—
Dan Burns,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Houthis are the latest group backed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to join the conflict, situating themselves alongside Hezbollah, which is based in Lebanon.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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The company has presented its work through exhibitions and design collaborations, situating itself at the intersection of marine innovation and material research rather than as a traditional textile mill.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Feb. 2026
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Some union leaders for health care workers with Allina released a statement upon the announcement of this deal expressing some concerns.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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The shooting unleashed a stream of political reaction, with Republicans quick to blame Pritzker and his fellow Democrats for championing the state’s sanctuary policies, using them as a political cudgel in expressing outrage over Gorman’s killing.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Putting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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