Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting about
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There’s turning back up until the deed is done.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025 -
An invasion of Taiwan might start with Beijing metaphorically burning its ships so there would be no turning back.—
ZACK COOPER,
Foreign Affairs,
6 Nov. 2025
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In 1930s Scotland, a grieving teen defies his family and town by setting out to prove the existence of a mysterious creature, hoping to preserve the magic of his community and protect it from industrial ruin.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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The actress and producer is also setting out on directing her own feature film for the first time with a new movie titled A Tree Is Blue, which will costar Jessica Alba and Charli xcx.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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Macklin Celebrini recorded his second career NHL hat trick and matched a career-high with five points, which included a key assist on Smith’s overtime winner, setting off a wild celebration for the previously winless Sharks (1-4-2).—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
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But instead Lane, then 34, ambushed her — setting off a violent scramble through the residence that left Wilkins unconscious, her fetus cut from her womb.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Putting about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20about. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.
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