Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting about
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The three governments have turned to Russia as a major security ally after turning back from Western allies.—
Wilson Mcmakin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026 -
With an eye on climate goals, countries are turning back to nuclear energy to meet their energy demands without releasing carbon into the atmosphere.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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Police then shot Kirby in two more hails of gunfire, with the first and last shots coming about 17 seconds apart, video showed.—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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That alone suggests there very well may be a sequel coming about the latter, much more controversial half of the King of Pop’s reign.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
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But after seven wins in nine games, even some of Carrick’s more sceptical colleagues from playing days must be coming round to his candidacy by now.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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When Samson starts coming round in search of more of the morphine darts Kelson has been using to subdue him — not even zombies are immune to the appeal of opiates — Kelson starts treating his wounds, then joining him in his doses, then dancing with him to fragments of ’80s songs.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2026
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So, on the evening of June 1, neighbors gathered to show support for her family by setting out lights.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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For one, mosquitoes breed in water so creating a spray or setting out coffee water may have contradictory effects.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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Three city councilmembers, including the mayor, in the San Joaquin Valley community are refusing to give up their seats after voters overwhelmingly recalled them in April, setting off a political standoff that has spilled onto social media, into packed public meetings, and now into the courts.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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“Putting about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20about. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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