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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
Former First Lady Laura Bush is credited with putting these delicious cookies—packed with oats, coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips—on the map.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
But putting people in an immersive environment to experience the tsunami without the deadly consequences of being there in person turned out to be the best way to help people grasp the scale.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Robbery – The taking of anything of value from the control, custody or care of another person by force or threat of force and/or by putting the victim in fear of immediate harm.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2026
Parents can help minimize the risks by providing professional driving instruction, modeling safe driving behavior, and putting their teen in the safest vehicle possible.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
But the Lakers aren’t putting pressure on Doncic to come back as quickly.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Wood also had 18 more strikeouts than baserunners allowed, putting him ahead of Clemens in 1986 (20 strikeouts, three baserunners), Clemens in 1996 (20 strikeouts, four baserunners), David Cone in 1991 (19 strikeouts, four baserunners) and Tom Seaver in 1970 (19 strikeouts, four baserunners).
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
At the gate, guests slipped their phones into little cloth bags, putting them away for the evening.
—Susan Svrluga, Washington Post, 6 May 2026
Digital media has influenced what ‘putting yourself out there’ means.
—Emily Bloch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
But putting people in an immersive environment to experience the tsunami without the deadly consequences of being there in person turned out to be the best way to help people grasp the scale.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Robbery – The taking of anything of value from the control, custody or care of another person by force or threat of force and/or by putting the victim in fear of immediate harm.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2026
Parents can help minimize the risks by providing professional driving instruction, modeling safe driving behavior, and putting their teen in the safest vehicle possible.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
But the Lakers aren’t putting pressure on Doncic to come back as quickly.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Wood also had 18 more strikeouts than baserunners allowed, putting him ahead of Clemens in 1986 (20 strikeouts, three baserunners), Clemens in 1996 (20 strikeouts, four baserunners), David Cone in 1991 (19 strikeouts, four baserunners) and Tom Seaver in 1970 (19 strikeouts, four baserunners).
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
At the gate, guests slipped their phones into little cloth bags, putting them away for the evening.
—Susan Svrluga, Washington Post, 6 May 2026
Digital media has influenced what ‘putting yourself out there’ means.
—Emily Bloch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting
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According to the district’s website, the board is considering placing a $288 million school improvement bond measure on the November 2026 ballot to fund repairs and upgrades at local schools.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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In recent weeks, the popular prediction market Kalshi has banned and fined several political candidates for placing bets on themselves.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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The Lakers are saying very nice things about the defending champion Thunder ahead of their second-round matchup.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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But financial advisors disputed that characterization, saying $465,000 wouldn't necessarily qualify someone as being wealthy in retirement — especially when that nest egg might have to be spread over roughly two or three decades.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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However, several experts warn the restrictions could hinder access, with The Urban Institute estimating that the changes may result in up to 10 million people losing Medicaid coverage in the next two years.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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In 2019, the city began working on the bridge again, estimating an $11 million cost and completion by 2023.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 29,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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Kim, who took power in 1946, reframed Christianity as a symptom of American imperialism and repurposed its rituals with himself at the center, instituting requirements for ideological activities and imposing harsh punishments on those who failed to show sufficient devotion.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The Wekiva River Parkway and Protection Act of 2004 authorized construction of a beltway around Central Florida, also known as State Road 429, while imposing strict protections for the environmentally fragile Wekiva River basin.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Start the conversation, make your point clearly, and let the response shape what happens next instead of adjusting midstream.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the clinical trials, most of these problems have been managed by adjusting the dose or adding supportive medications.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Sports betting is exploding, so sports stations sell a ton of advertising to the betting apps, even without big ratings.—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Suspiciously timed trades betting tens of millions or more on future oil prices have been made just before market-moving announcements from the White House.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Richardson does a good job of situating the fledgling Rolling Stone on the cultural landscape of San Francisco that bracketed the Summer of Love (1967, the year the magazine launched).—
James Sullivan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 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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That can show up as emotional suppression, difficulty naming or expressing needs, chronic stress or a sense that vulnerability is unsafe.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Women’s interests have long been considered frivolous—especially if such interests involve expressing emotion; talking about their feelings with each other; or navigating status and power outside of, or in direct opposition to, their relationships with straight men.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
2 May 2026
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“Putting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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