putting by

present participle of put by

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting by
Verb
  • Spread the breadcrumbs onto a baking sheet or large plate to cool completely before storing.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • In comparison, Tucson’s county seat is storing 300 more unidentified human remains than Los Angeles County — an area home to 9 million more residents, according to NamUs.
    Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • There is no question that Cruz, a fifth-round rookie, is a big-time athlete for his size, and a lesser team would have no problem stashing the lineman on the bottom of its roster for development.
    Matt Barrows, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike the Spanx AirEssentials style, these pants feature side slant pockets ideal for stashing your phone, keys, and sunglasses on long travel days.
    Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026
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“Putting by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20by. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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