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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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
Volunteers would gather at Hunger Busters every school day, putting together sandwiches and sides for thousands of students who were experiencing food insecurity at home.
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Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The therapist is now putting themselves into a posture of the client having to gauge which is more believable, the therapist or the AI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Officers said that between January 1997 and March 2021, the victim claimed that Wixon had strangled her, as well as putting her head down the toilet and pouring cleaning fluids on her face and down her throat.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
The term is shorthand for the bloc’s Anti-Coercion Instrument, or ACI, that could sanction individuals or institutions found to be putting undue pressure on the EU.
—Sam McNeil, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
About 300 feet below Lake Travis, workers are putting the finishing touches on a 2-mile underground tunnel that is part of a project to help Round Rock, Leander and Cedar Park become more drought-resistant.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
The company is putting its money where its mouth is and not just in terms of investments.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
So, not surprisingly, Mars is putting even more shows on sale.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
As Bridgerton fans prepare to return to the Ton and Lady Whistledown’s latest round of society gossip, the Shonda Rhimes show’s latest leading lady is putting a head-turning twist on Regency-era fashion.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The therapist is now putting themselves into a posture of the client having to gauge which is more believable, the therapist or the AI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Officers said that between January 1997 and March 2021, the victim claimed that Wixon had strangled her, as well as putting her head down the toilet and pouring cleaning fluids on her face and down her throat.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
The term is shorthand for the bloc’s Anti-Coercion Instrument, or ACI, that could sanction individuals or institutions found to be putting undue pressure on the EU.
—Sam McNeil, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
About 300 feet below Lake Travis, workers are putting the finishing touches on a 2-mile underground tunnel that is part of a project to help Round Rock, Leander and Cedar Park become more drought-resistant.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
The company is putting its money where its mouth is and not just in terms of investments.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
So, not surprisingly, Mars is putting even more shows on sale.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
As Bridgerton fans prepare to return to the Ton and Lady Whistledown’s latest round of society gossip, the Shonda Rhimes show’s latest leading lady is putting a head-turning twist on Regency-era fashion.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting
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X-ray data revealed that the black hole is accreting material at roughly 13 times the Eddington limit, placing it among the fastest-growing black holes known at this mass scale.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Jan. 2026
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Marvell is placing its bets on light instead.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Reyes defended the compensation, saying it was negotiated in good faith.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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But Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other officials disputed the DHS claims, saying videos showed the woman driving away from agents, not aiming at them.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The unconventional stay was also affordable, Giglia says, estimating her guests paid about $250 each for the weekend — a steal compared to her husband’s bachelor party in Los Cabos, Mexico, that ran about $800 per head.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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Over the next 10 years, Dominguez said the city hopes to complete the project, estimating there are still 8,000 homes that will need the replacement after May 2027.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Iranian authorities have responded by deploying numerous security forces, imposing internet blackouts and enforcing curfews in some areas in an effort to suppress the unrest.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Originally constructed to be a shopping mall, the imposing structure now serves as the headquarters of Venezuela’s intelligence services and a notorious prison.—
Uriel Blanco,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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After all, adjusting your thermostat for the afternoon isn’t going to bust your energy bill for the month.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
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However, Primerica’s research also indicates that some consumers are adjusting their financial habits in response to current economic pressures.—
Mark Davis,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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To the critics, LaFleur is 2-3 in the playoffs as a betting favorite, tied for the worst win rate among 19 coaches with at least five such games this century.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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This time, a more emboldened administration appears to be betting that both fear and a show of force will be enough to quell a movement that has become fragmented and disillusioned through the years.—
Paola Ramos,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026
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The play takes place on a subway train, and though that remains a pivotal setting, Gaines’ opens up the drama, situating Clay and Lula within a broader social landscape, reinforcing the idea that their encounter is not isolated but embedded in the violence of New York City.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
3 Jan. 2026
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Frescoes by Pellegrino Tibaldi depict the liberal arts and the four faculties of medieval knowledge, situating the library within the intellectual framework of its era.—
Navya Verma,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Jan. 2026
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Vandenberg intended to turn explosives into a tool of intimidation, and this verdict sends the message that attempts to substitute violence for expressing one’s opinion has no place in our communities and will be met with federal consequences.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Moon, an Annie Awards and BMI Film & TV Awards winner, incorporated his passions for music in family life, from expressing his daily observations in a sing-songy manner to playing the piano to entertain friends and family.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Putting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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