PUTTING Synonyms: 251 Similar and Opposite Words

putting

verb

Definition of putting next

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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of putting The city is putting the North Texas Street business district in the spotlight as other local investments, like building a new recreation center, are underway. —

Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026 The Heat made a third-quarter push to get back into the game, putting together its own impressive shooting display in the period. —

Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026 As other pioneers of drill’s first wave, like G Herbo, have expanded their sounds and become chart fixtures, Chief Keef doesn’t shy away from putting unexpected and even flat-out weird flourishes on his hometown sound. —

Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 1 Apr. 2026 The ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown is putting a harsh spotlight on lawmakers’ travel over Easter recess. —

Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026 Turang’s sacrifice bunt was mishandled at first base, putting runners on first and second. —

ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026 After letting the final Bosnian penalty slip under his reach on Tuesday, Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma remained on his knees, putting his hands on his head in utter disbelief. —

Ben Church, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026 The carpets are clean — vacuumed every week and professionally cleaned every two years — and therefore should not be a reason for guests to avoid putting their feet on the floor. —

Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026 Republican leaders said Democrats are putting the country at risk. —

Lisa Mascaro, Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026

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This can include help to contact creditors, placing fraud alerts, disputing unauthorized accounts and preparing documentation to recover your identity.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Phone records show that Epstein was placing calls to two phone numbers listed in Mottola’s email signature — an office and personal line — during that time period.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026