PUTTING UP Synonyms: 208 Similar and Opposite Words

putting up

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Definition of putting up next

present participle of put up

as in erecting

to fix in an upright position the builders put up the walls before starting on the roof

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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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as in storing

to place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability I need to clear out a space in the garage to put up my motorcycle for the winter

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Recent Examples of putting up There was a period in the past when Budzak was a swimmer putting up impressive times. —

Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026 After putting up 80+ points against Syracuse Tuesday night for the first time in five games, SMU coach Andy Enfield boiled his team’s successes this season down to a simple statement. —

Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026 But give the man credit for putting up numbers that are borderline unfathomable, small sample size notwithstanding. —

Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026 Denzel Washington stars as a legendary music producer trying to buy back control of his record label, putting up all his assets to get the money. —

Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026 Speaking of Netflix’s book adaptations, The Night Agent also appears to be putting up a solid performance after a bit of a lackluster debut. —

Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026 Grand Canyon led Air Force 43-24 at halftime, with Williams putting up eight points. —

ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026 Woods had 367 catches for 4,626 yards and 23 touchdowns during his five seasons with the Rams, putting up the only two 1,000-yard seasons of his career and serving as a dependable bookend to the prolific Kupp while catching passes from Jared Goff. —

CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026 The Wildcats are on a six-game winning streak in Big East play, and star guard Jasmine Bascoe has played some of her best basketball since putting up just eight points in the loss to UConn. —

Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026

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Neighbors said King retaliated by erecting a floodlight directed at the neighbor’s house, along with blasting loud music.

— Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
The Washington Consensus was traditionally wary of developing countries picking winners and losers, erecting trade barriers and subsidizing favored industries.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2026