1
as in dismissing
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
he has the annoying habit of putting down others under the guise of offering constructive criticism
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2
as in recording
to make a written note of
we had the whole agreement put down on paper
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3
as in entering
to put (someone or something) on a list
put her down as one of the chaperones for the field trip
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as in sitting on
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
a tyrant who ruthlessly put down uprisings
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as in attributing
to explain (something) as being the result of something else
a fender bender that probably can be put down to the young driver's inexperience
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as in eating
to take in as food
the husky youngster seemed to put down her own weight in food at one sitting
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Recent Examples of putting down
Norway has Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, the cross-country GOAT, putting down the hammer on the field.
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
In an age of sports specialization, with elite young athletes being increasingly pushed to concentrate on just one craft, Darnold said putting down the pigskin in favor of the roundball every winter played a key role in his development.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Once rooted in headline-grabbing Los Angeles properties—including homes previously owned by Tom Cruise—Longoria has steadily reworked her property portfolio, selling off stateside holdings while putting down deeper roots abroad.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Harrel Braddy, 76, sat quietly when the verdict was read, briefly putting down his head before looking up at the ceiling.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Show presence by putting down your phone, making eye contact and prioritizing time together.
—Dr. Cortney Warren, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
The resolution called for the release of those detained and urged the European Council to designate Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, which was key in putting down the nationwide protests, as a terrorist organization.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
But there also was the reality of the Thunder basically playing with their food for two-plus quarters before putting down the hammer.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
My father, Jim, still in Liverpool, had taught me many things, especially how to garden and love music, but putting down a cement floor was not one of them.
—Ray Rahman, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
In an age of sports specialization, with elite young athletes being increasingly pushed to concentrate on just one craft, Darnold said putting down the pigskin in favor of the roundball every winter played a key role in his development.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Once rooted in headline-grabbing Los Angeles properties—including homes previously owned by Tom Cruise—Longoria has steadily reworked her property portfolio, selling off stateside holdings while putting down deeper roots abroad.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Harrel Braddy, 76, sat quietly when the verdict was read, briefly putting down his head before looking up at the ceiling.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Show presence by putting down your phone, making eye contact and prioritizing time together.
—Dr. Cortney Warren, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
The resolution called for the release of those detained and urged the European Council to designate Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, which was key in putting down the nationwide protests, as a terrorist organization.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
But there also was the reality of the Thunder basically playing with their food for two-plus quarters before putting down the hammer.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
My father, Jim, still in Liverpool, had taught me many things, especially how to garden and love music, but putting down a cement floor was not one of them.
—Ray Rahman, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting down
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Despite the extraordinary decision, Mejia remained in custody while the case returned to Travis County — where was convicted and sentenced to life in prison — for the final legal step of dismissing the charges.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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In February, Judge Arun Subramanian handed down a summary judgment dismissing that claim.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
9 Mar. 2026
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Soon, protesters began following agents, recording them, and, at points, attempted to block the entrance of an ICE facility.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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He was lifted from the game without recording an out, only to get re-inserted in the second inning to complete two scoreless innings.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Proceed by entering your child’s phone number and verifying their age.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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Ace Garrett Crochet is the reigning MLB strikeout king entering his age-27 season.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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In 2021, San Diego prosecutors unsealed an indictment attributing an explosion of violence in Tijuana to a criminal cell known as Los Cabos, who allegedly acted as a brutal enforcement arm of the CJNG.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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In mid-February, Publishers Weekly reported that a hundred thousand copies of Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel had sold in the first two months of this year, compared with a hundred and eighty thousand total last year, attributing the increase to book clubs and influencers of all stripes embracing it.—
Radhika Jones,
New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2026
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Maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, eating balanced meals and limiting alcohol intake can also help stabilize energy and emotional regulation.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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Many insects thrive in leaf litter and insect-eating birds will be attracted.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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That transition preserves the system’s optical degrees of freedom while minimizing scattering or power loss.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Most of Earth’s surface is covered with water, so the probe’s parts are most likely to hit the ocean—minimizing the risk to humans.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
10 Mar. 2026
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The outfielder, 29, earned a call-up in August with the Los Angeles Dodgers and was used largely as a defensive replacement, logging only two at-bats in 18 regular-season game appearances.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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For instance, not enough businesses insist on multi-factor authentication for logging into company computers, with authentication on a separate device being one of the requirements.—
Don Aviv,
Time,
7 Mar. 2026
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Unlike Bethesda, Rockville is considered affordable for the region, with houses listing closer to $650,000.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Kobrya continued on to the Showcase Showdown, in which players spin a large wheel listing small dollar amounts up to $1, aiming to get a number as close to $1 as possible — without going over within two spins.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Putting down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20down. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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