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 On Friday, that thought process took another gigantic step, as those in charge of putting a product on television have all but signed the official paperwork to once again expand the college football playoff. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 But the Broncos aren’t just about putting the ball in the back of the net — their defense has allowed just six goals all season and is led by near-impenetrable sophomore goalkeeper Ava de Leest. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2026 Marsh knew it, putting his hands on his helmet as the crowd roared and the stadium fireworks went off. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Officials said an armed bystander fatally shot the teen gunman, putting an end to the shooting spree. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026 With clients walking out and a competitor putting the agency’s standing at risk, the siblings scramble to save both their income and what their mother built. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026 The joy of being in DTLA is proximity to transit, putting Santa Monica, Pasadena, and everywhere in between within easy reach without necessarily needing Ubers or a rental car. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026 That’s a tough environment, when your coach is putting you on blast. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026 Still, the ultimate dream of putting data centers into space may not come to fruition even in the next few years, James Manyika, Google’s senior vice president for research, told the New York Times. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting

Verb

For example, placing a cardboard box in the trash may normally be acceptable.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Alternatively, depression may involve placing too much confidence in outdated forecasts.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of placing

Verb

The league also issued a statement saying that officials had been in contact with Eagles medical personnel and the Cleveland Clinic in London throughout Hurts’ treatment.

— Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Otherwise, Paoli noted few parameters for a Vega commission, saying that each budget is tailor-made to its recipient.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of saying

Verb

The fallout from the most recent big bubbles offers no clear framework for estimating the immediate economic losses of such a crash.

— RUCHIR SHARMA, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026
There is also a continuing housing shortage, with some estimating up to four million new homes are still needed to meet current demand.

— Diana Olick, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of estimating

Verb

Upon entering, an imposing chandelier is a focal point and above it, the original ceiling has been carefully preserved.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Infused with an injection of classic Osbourne glamour, the creamy stucco and terracotta-roof structure is tucked behind imposing security gates on just over half an acre.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of imposing

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The band is still adjusting to the normal aspects of label life, like abiding by an album rollout plan, scheduling press interviews, and filling out paperwork.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
In some cases, data centers can operate as flexible loads, adjusting their electricity use to help stabilize the grid.

— April Roach, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of adjusting

Verb

Does the emphasis in this summer’s shows on Lee’s painting suggest a new phase in the reception of his work—situating him, perhaps, in greater proximity to Korean dansaekhwa painting than to the School of Things?

— Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
The Sun is in Virgo until September 22, situating you in your annual season of renewal and personal vitality.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of situating

Verb

Promising innovation and economic growth doesn't answer questions about electricity bills and corporate accountability, and expressing concern about the technology doesn't explain how to capture its potential benefits.

— Will Johnson, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
Horvath, who represents the Palisades burn area, sent Bass multiple text messages in the weeks that followed the fire expressing frustration over her handling of communications and other issues.

— David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026