1
as in erecting
to fix in an upright position
the builders put up the walls before starting on the roof
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2
as in building
to form by putting together parts or materials
plans to put up a pavilion in the public gardens
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as in selling
to offer for sale to the public
put their possessions up for auction
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as in housing
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the university puts up students in a variety of buildings
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as in plotting
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends
put up an elaborate scheme to defraud insurance companies
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Recent Examples of putting up
Second-round pick Charlisse Leger-Walker was a standout putting up eight points and a team-high four assists plus a steal and a block.
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Neighbors, friends, and others began putting up posters and sharing information online to help in the search.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 3 May 2026
But the Toronto Raptors have been putting up a fight.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Hesitation cost him the chance to take aerial photos of protestors putting up roadblocks in his neighborhood to stop federal agents’ vehicles toward the end of the US government’s Operation Metro Surge.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Train vines along trellises, pergolas or railings to create a natural privacy screen — a slow but satisfying way to soften a view without putting up anything permanent.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
In recent days, a source involved in his recruitment told The Star that Nike was putting up quite a fight.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
The killings are among a spate of attacks on Palestinian schools or schoolchildren in the West Bank in recent days, which have seen a school building razed to the ground and, in a separate incident, settlers putting up razor wire to block children as young as five from getting to school.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
The decision over the Ten Commandments law reverses a lower federal court ruling that had blocked about a dozen Texas school districts — including some of the state's largest — from putting up the posters.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Neighbors, friends, and others began putting up posters and sharing information online to help in the search.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 3 May 2026
But the Toronto Raptors have been putting up a fight.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Hesitation cost him the chance to take aerial photos of protestors putting up roadblocks in his neighborhood to stop federal agents’ vehicles toward the end of the US government’s Operation Metro Surge.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Train vines along trellises, pergolas or railings to create a natural privacy screen — a slow but satisfying way to soften a view without putting up anything permanent.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
In recent days, a source involved in his recruitment told The Star that Nike was putting up quite a fight.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
The killings are among a spate of attacks on Palestinian schools or schoolchildren in the West Bank in recent days, which have seen a school building razed to the ground and, in a separate incident, settlers putting up razor wire to block children as young as five from getting to school.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
The decision over the Ten Commandments law reverses a lower federal court ruling that had blocked about a dozen Texas school districts — including some of the state's largest — from putting up the posters.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting up
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That might leave Florida taxpayers still picking up the tab for the millions of dollars the state spent in quickly erecting the site in the middle of the Everglades.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Another had a mossy headpiece with wire erecting green and platinum hair balls.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 May 2026
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Whether or not Perkins is recalled, Cobb said, the PAC hopes to continue building political momentum among their neighbors, and that city leaders keep paying attention.—
Ilana Arougheti
Updated April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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The collaboration will combine creative vision with access to capital and a long-term strategy for building cinematic worlds that extend across formats and audiences.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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The best-selling tool has racked up thousands of five-star ratings, and more than 8,000 shoppers have picked one up in the past month.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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His mother worked multiple waitressing jobs before eventually running small businesses selling clothing and records.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Last year, the Portuguese collector Armando Martins opened MACAM, a museum housing his collection of 600 works, paired with a 64-room hotel, all set within the former Palace of the Counts of Vila Franca, in Lisbon.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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The center, which sits on the same piece of land as the Collinswood Language Academy, was shut down in 2021 due to health concerns, years after it was converted into office space after previously housing the Smith Academy of International Languages.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
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All the men were accused of plotting in South Florida and hiring a squad of former Colombian soldiers to violently overthrow Haiti’s president in a coup scheme that turned from his ouster to his assassination a couple of weeks before his death.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Sure, Bad Bunny could be plotting a merch drop related to his current Debí Tirar Más Fotos world tour, but the items listed aren’t typical apparel, like a t-shirt or baseball hat.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
6 May 2026
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Environmentalists say the state should not be cutting carbon-storing redwoods, while loggers maintain their practices are sustainable.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Don’t forget a chic handwoven sling bag, which adds texture and hands-free flexibility for safely storing your must-have essentials.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Since the event’s conception in 2013, more than 60,000 donors have helped hundreds of nonprofit organizations in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo counties raising more than $117 million, according to the Sacramento Region Community Foundation.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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Clark’s legal team has also highlighted the role of the lead detective in the case, who was later convicted in an unrelated matter involving perjury and evidence tampering, further raising questions about the original investigation.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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One of the puzzles was constructing a dance that was simple enough to believe anyone could do it, yet tricky enough for DJ to screw up in multiple ways.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
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This year, the developer is either constructing or completing seven projects throughout the region, including Carolina Ridge, which is also PulteGroup’s largest project.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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“Putting up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20up. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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