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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
Lance Strait is one of hundreds of people whose car was damaged after putting gas at a King Soopers gas station in Parker earlier this week.
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Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Or, Allen could solidify his elite status by putting the team on his back much the same way that Jags fan did with Lawrence at a bar.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
By putting more money in their residents’ pockets, states hope to spur economic growth and attract more workers, businesses and investments, experts said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Fix any deteriorating window frames before the cold weather sets in to keep your home warm and avoid putting stress on your HVAC system.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
In 2024, the beetle was discovered in several canyons in Santa Clarita, putting it just 14 miles from the roughly 600,000 coast live oaks in the Santa Monica Mountains.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Every few months, a story, usually involving a quarterback, becomes the latest high-profile example of off-the-field chaos that is putting college football in peril.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
After all, January is putting everyone to the test, and there’s no hiding from the truth.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
The leak from Trident as well as 13 other offshore service providers shows that curbing the world of offshore finance is not as simple as putting one company — even a major player like Mossack Fonseca — out of business.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Or, Allen could solidify his elite status by putting the team on his back much the same way that Jags fan did with Lawrence at a bar.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
By putting more money in their residents’ pockets, states hope to spur economic growth and attract more workers, businesses and investments, experts said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Fix any deteriorating window frames before the cold weather sets in to keep your home warm and avoid putting stress on your HVAC system.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
In 2024, the beetle was discovered in several canyons in Santa Clarita, putting it just 14 miles from the roughly 600,000 coast live oaks in the Santa Monica Mountains.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Every few months, a story, usually involving a quarterback, becomes the latest high-profile example of off-the-field chaos that is putting college football in peril.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
After all, January is putting everyone to the test, and there’s no hiding from the truth.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
The leak from Trident as well as 13 other offshore service providers shows that curbing the world of offshore finance is not as simple as putting one company — even a major player like Mossack Fonseca — out of business.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting
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Kalra grew up in Ontario and worked as a criminal defense lawyer before moving to Shetland and placing her passion for textile arts at the center of her life.—
Sarah Moss,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Kim reaches for the tea tray, removing the cups and saucers and placing a dozen or more items in an irregular arrangement.—
Sadia Shepard,
New Yorker,
11 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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There were still fights to fight and Perfidia’s restlessness and struggles adjusting to motherhood led her to leave.—
Lindsey Underwood,
Vanity Fair,
13 Jan. 2026
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Smaller districts will have an even harder time adjusting their budgets to declining enrollment, said Tracie Rainey, executive director of the Colorado School Finance Project.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
13 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 14 Jan. 2026.
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