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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
Proponents of prediction markets argue that putting financial stakes on outcomes leads to better forecasts than traditional methods.
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Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
But putting together a basketball team only requires a few players.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
In putting the numbers togeher, Moore and the team didn’t want to just recreate the song from the films, but celebrate those numbers as a whole, playing into how each of the films have resonated with audiences around the world.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
Laken Snelling, 21, who was a member of the university's stunt team, is accused of hiding the birth and putting the baby’s body in a closet.
—Michael Dorgan , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Jackson indicated that federal immigration authorities were not complying with the earlier order putting restrictions on warrantless arrests.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
And food prices are up in Pakistan because of higher transportation costs, putting pressure on families during Ramadan.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Boston’s mayor didn’t elaborate on her position, despite the town’s dispute with the Krafts putting her city’s chances to host FIFA World Cup matches in jeopardy.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
SpaceX has actually recently floated the idea of a data center in our planet's orbit, which would involve putting something like a million more satellites up there.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
But putting together a basketball team only requires a few players.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
In putting the numbers togeher, Moore and the team didn’t want to just recreate the song from the films, but celebrate those numbers as a whole, playing into how each of the films have resonated with audiences around the world.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
Laken Snelling, 21, who was a member of the university's stunt team, is accused of hiding the birth and putting the baby’s body in a closet.
—Michael Dorgan , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Jackson indicated that federal immigration authorities were not complying with the earlier order putting restrictions on warrantless arrests.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
And food prices are up in Pakistan because of higher transportation costs, putting pressure on families during Ramadan.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Boston’s mayor didn’t elaborate on her position, despite the town’s dispute with the Krafts putting her city’s chances to host FIFA World Cup matches in jeopardy.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
SpaceX has actually recently floated the idea of a data center in our planet's orbit, which would involve putting something like a million more satellites up there.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting
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Victoria Gardens gets nearly 15 million visitors annually and generates more than $1,100 per square foot in retail sales, placing it among top-grossing open-air shopping centers in the nation, Redwood West said.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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In most cases, placing a penny in your plant’s soil will not cause immediate harm.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The force and frequency of Iranian missile launches will increase, and their range will become wider, state media cited the commander of the Revolutionary Guards Aerospace Force as saying on Monday.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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No one’s comfortable saying that that pop music should be a bastion of the wealthy, but solutions to that are not free-market solutions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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None of these methods are particularly practical for estimating pi’s value.—
Emma R. Hasson,
Scientific American,
12 Mar. 2026
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These vapes have surged in popularity, with the United Nations estimating at least 844 million of them were discarded by 2022 alone.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
11 Mar. 2026
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Republicans changed Medi-Cal eligibility — which includes imposing work requirements on many recipients — in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to an extent the Legislative Analyst’s Office says will kick millions of people off the insurance roles.—
Andrew Graham
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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The tournament even promotes itself with that slogan, including an imposing overhead sign in the center of the venue grounds.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Stepping in during the final six weeks certainly required adjusting — not just from Arenas, but also his teammates.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The company attributed the decline to Trump's tariff regime, as well as currency fluctuations and costs associated with adjusting its Porsche product strategy.—
Joseph Wilkins,Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Inflation fears have led traders to scale back expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next quarter-point rate cut to September, with some bond options traders betting the Fed may not cut rates at all this year.—
Marcus Wong,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The last year has seen several high-profile athletes and coaches charged by the Justice Department in sports betting and related gambling schemes.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 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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This ornament, situating them as something between a throw pillow and a hand muff, shrouds the thick-boned fore- and hindquarters that give them a characteristic rolling gait.—
Andrew Norman Wilson,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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The finding comes after months of NIPSCO customers expressing concerns about high utility bills, specifically with their gas delivery charges.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Miss Manners therefore requires turning one’s back — while also showing one’s profile and expressing thanks and apologies for stepping on toes and purse straps.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Putting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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