putting aside

present participle of put aside

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting aside
Verb
  • Smart power strips can help reduce energy waste by automatically shutting off devices not in use.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
  • Tehran cemented its grip on the Strait of Hormuz; a few more tankers managed to pass through in the last few days, albeit only by either negotiating in advance with Iran, or by shutting off their transponders and racing through.
    Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • Critically, legislators inadvertently worsened the situation by deactivating accounts, thereby dismantling existing parental controls developed by Apple and Google.
    John Tamny, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • One goal away from surpassing his best World Cup campaign in 2022, Messi is dismantling milestones to guide Argentina toward back-to-back glory.
    Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 29 June 2026
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“Putting aside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20aside. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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