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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5
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
Students at a school district in Kentucky are putting down their phones and cracking books at a record pace now that devices are banned during class, district officials said.
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Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
There’s hard, mundane work outside of putting down the bottle and putting down the pipe.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
Nothing better than putting down the top and driving beautiful roads just after the rain stops and the air is powerfully charged by the nearby ocean, scrubbed clean.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
This week, Susan Stamberg is putting down her microphone after more than 50 years at NPR.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
Trump was not immediately required to cough up the whole sum, putting down a $175 million bond in the wake of the trial outcome.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Denver realtors say putting down 10% or less is becoming more common and achievable with the right team and help from local assistance programs.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
In cities like Tirana and coastal towns like Vlorë, there’s also a growing number of foreigners putting down roots.
—Cepee Tabibian, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2025
Dalton described spending about $2,000 trimming trees and another $500 putting down gravel to create defensible space.
—Rob Davis, ProPublica, 7 Aug. 2025
Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
There’s hard, mundane work outside of putting down the bottle and putting down the pipe.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
Nothing better than putting down the top and driving beautiful roads just after the rain stops and the air is powerfully charged by the nearby ocean, scrubbed clean.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
This week, Susan Stamberg is putting down her microphone after more than 50 years at NPR.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
Trump was not immediately required to cough up the whole sum, putting down a $175 million bond in the wake of the trial outcome.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Denver realtors say putting down 10% or less is becoming more common and achievable with the right team and help from local assistance programs.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
In cities like Tirana and coastal towns like Vlorë, there’s also a growing number of foreigners putting down roots.
—Cepee Tabibian, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2025
Dalton described spending about $2,000 trimming trees and another $500 putting down gravel to create defensible space.
—Rob Davis, ProPublica, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting down
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As a result of the investigation, embassy officials decided not to renew the employee’s contract, effectively dismissing him.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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The appellate court last year reversed Martínez-Olguín’s initial case dismissal, leading to the judge dismissing it again.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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One play after recording an interception, Casarez-McCampbell found senior Ben Thrun breaking free on a 40-yard touchdown catch.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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James had been a dominant presence during the Chargers’ 20-9 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2, recording seven tackles.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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The biggest caveat is that both clubs are also entering at a time when the NWSL is under more scrutiny than ever.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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But with officials attributing nearly 90% of waterway pollution to encampments, the city also had to reduce the impacts from the unhoused population as part of its permit, which proved a costly endeavor last year.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Cinema sometimes has to know how to give in to a cause, but another thing entirely is to impoverish cinema by attributing to documentary cinema a mere and strict role of denunciation.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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In the old madrasas, chefs staged feasts that reimagined traditional dishes, turning eating itself into performance.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Drinking more water, increasing physical activity, eating potassium-rich foods, and cutting back on salt may improve excretion and potentially improve blood pressure.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
26 Sep. 2025
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Keeping your hands free while solo and on the move enhances alertness by minimizing distractions and improves reaction time for unexpected situations.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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After logging nine points and having a plus-minus rating of minus-6 in 21 regular-season games, Jones logged nine points (four goals, five assists) and had a plus-11 rating in 23 Stanley Cup playoff games while averaging a team-high 25 minutes 30 seconds of ice time per game.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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They also can be accessed by logging in on a web browser.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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The lawsuit also noted that Redfin fired about 450 of its employees, at least some of which were associated with the internet listing advertising business.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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In addition to listing the top nursing homes, the ranking also includes whether Medicaid or Medicare is accepted and whether the facility has a resident or family councils, or both.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Putting down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20down. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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