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 But if not, there’s nothing wrong with playing an experienced guy such as Fowler and not putting Lindstein in a position to fail. — Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 The ratios offer a little more room for expenses by putting a little less toward savings than the longstanding gold standard, the 50/30/20 budget. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026 The Trust gave an average of $705 million a year between 2020 and 2024, putting it in the lead among Asian philanthropic organizations, but just shy of the global top 10. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026 Despite throwing for 3,727 yards with 26 touchdowns in 2025, Herbert spent much of the offseason learning new footwork — now putting his left foot in front of his right in the shotgun — at the request of McDaniel. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026 The issue, the unions said, is putting patients in jeopardy and driving nurses away from the field. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026 Her 7 year old and 5 year old are enrolled in a recreation league for football and cheerleading, but the $398 cost is putting a strain on the family's finances, Patterson said. — Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026 The CameraJet came out on top on every metric—but the comparison seems a bit like putting a mortar and pestle up against a VitaMix. — Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026 The Cubs and Brewers square off seven times in that span, with Monday’s victory putting the North Siders 7 games back of first-place Milwaukee. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting

Verb

California, home to the world’s largest tech companies, is placing more guardrails around social media and artificial intelligence as child safety concerns escalate.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Wednesday morning, volunteers rolled up their sleeves and got to work placing each and every flag one by one.

— Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of placing

Verb

Griffin acquired the painting in a private transaction through Christie’s in 2024, with art experts estimating its value at $200 million or more.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
In facilities management, those opportunities can appear in estimating, routing, scheduling and repeat service issues.

— Rob Almond, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of estimating

Verb

Due to his military background and imposing stature, he was eventually hired as a celebrity bodyguard, protecting big names like Muhammad Ali, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, and Steve McQueen.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2026
Her Sandra is a study in contradictions — imposing and fragile, brilliant and naive, independent and isolated.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of imposing

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As more homes become available in many markets, sellers are increasingly adjusting prices to attract qualified buyers heading into the fall homebuying season.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
The 49ers have been Down Under for more than a week, adjusting their body clocks in the traditional manner and winning over thousands of Aussie fans who appreciate their commitment to the historic moment.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of adjusting

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In the lobby of his apartment building, Kiritsis held a press conference, expressing anger at Meridian but also apologizing for the ordeal and his use of profanity throughout.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Sep. 2026
That was a good example of fusing that into a very contemporary platform and a very contemporary way of expressing that so an audience would feel it and see it.

— Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 8 Sep. 2026