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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4
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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5
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
Andy Reid isn’t going to change his grinding approach, putting points at a premium.
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Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
The aviation analytics firm found that less than 75% of JetBlue's flights arrived on schedule, putting the airline behind all the major domestic carriers, including some of its low-cost rivals.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
The Giants had the sixth pick, putting them out of range of landing any of the top three quarterbacks in the draft.
—Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
While some people disagreed with Powers, many thanked him for putting things into perspective.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The sell-off in the stock has happened gradually as multiple macroeconomic factors appear to be putting the brakes on the big rally in aluminum prices seen through Covid-19.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Ohio State has made a point of putting its playmakers in advantageous positions and getting them the ball after being stuck in a rut against the Wolverines.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Customers are asked to cut the tree into 5-foot pieces and remove all tinsel, decorations and tree stand before putting the tree out.
—Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
During this peak, up to 200 meteors per hour may streak across the sky under perfect conditions—putting it in the top three most active showers of the year, alongside the Perseids and the Geminids.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
The aviation analytics firm found that less than 75% of JetBlue's flights arrived on schedule, putting the airline behind all the major domestic carriers, including some of its low-cost rivals.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
The Giants had the sixth pick, putting them out of range of landing any of the top three quarterbacks in the draft.
—Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
While some people disagreed with Powers, many thanked him for putting things into perspective.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The sell-off in the stock has happened gradually as multiple macroeconomic factors appear to be putting the brakes on the big rally in aluminum prices seen through Covid-19.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Ohio State has made a point of putting its playmakers in advantageous positions and getting them the ball after being stuck in a rut against the Wolverines.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Customers are asked to cut the tree into 5-foot pieces and remove all tinsel, decorations and tree stand before putting the tree out.
—Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
During this peak, up to 200 meteors per hour may streak across the sky under perfect conditions—putting it in the top three most active showers of the year, alongside the Perseids and the Geminids.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting
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And if the administration is worried about tariffs policy placing short-term inflation pressure on the economy, that would make sense.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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An 11-year-old boy from upstate New York died moments after placing a phone call to his mother — after allegedly being shot by his own dad.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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The dolphin deaths that are happening on the beaches are making this event even more tragic, Warner said, estimating that by the start of this week, more than 50 dolphins just in Los Angeles County had died.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Orange County Register,
20 Mar. 2025
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Potentially more than 46,000 vehicles could require the fix, Tesla said, while conservatively estimating that only 1 percent of cars are likely defective.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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It could be argued that imposing retaliatory tariffs on electricity exports might encourage American states to seek more cost-effective energy alternatives, particularly those based on fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas.—
Ali Hoss,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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These executive orders have addressed a broad range of policy areas, including imposing tariffs that has escalated trade tensions and provoked retaliatory measures from foreign governments.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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By adjusting the magnetic field’s strength, the robot’s flight path may be accurately controlled.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2025
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By adjusting the rate of pellet injections and corresponding laser pulses per second, Marvel’s fusion power plant can adjust the overall energy output to market demand, according to details provided by the company.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2025
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Edwards was a -270 betting favorite, while Muhammad was the +220 betting underdog.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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With that, the betting pick is that Dolidze will beat Vettori at UFC Vegas 104 via decision.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Homan said Monday that sanctuary policies in Boston and Massachusetts were making communities less safe, because of the disconnect between local and federal agencies.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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There are genuine questions of fairness about altering the schedule in favour of Champions League teams — particularly in England where there are four sides competing for three top positions — but actively making things harder is something that should be moved away from.—
Jessy Parker Humphreys,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Riders always have access to the entire phone screen and the charging port or audio jack.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Which California county has most EV charging ports?—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The people who succeed in adapting to new challenges aren’t the ones who never fail—they’re the ones who don’t let failure stop them.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Here’s how leaders can create an environment where questioning assumptions, challenging conventional wisdom, and adapting to change become core practices.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Putting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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