Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting about
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The back caught just two of his six targets, earned Nix’s slight ire after not turning back for the ball on a third down, and was relegated mostly to the bench in the second half.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
8 Sep. 2025 -
And, George, turning back to Chicago.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Sep. 2025
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What to know about hiking in extreme heat The past few months, several disappearances have occurred involving hikers setting out on multi-day excursions who are never seen again.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
23 Aug. 2025
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When the pastel mini totes launched in April, Trader Joe’s stores began setting out announcement signs a few weeks beforehand, toward the end of March.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Aug. 2025
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In Europe, tariffs aren’t the only thing setting off a wave of consolidation.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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In the finale, Rick shoots Jim, setting off a line of crossfire that ultimately kills his girlfriend Chelsea (Amy Lou Wood) before Sritala (Lek Patravadi) reveals that Jim was actually Rick’s father.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Putting about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20about. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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