putting aside

Definition of putting asidenext
present participle of put aside

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting aside
Verb
  • Companies could also consider shutting off access to their technology for certain time frames, Rae suggests.
    Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
  • If someone becomes trapped by suction, shutting off the pump can release the pressure immediately.
    Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Experts agree plastic surgery and other cosmetic procedures are nothing to be ashamed of and transparency from celebrities is critical to dismantling unhealthy beauty norms.
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Littlefield, a veteran reporter, travels the country interviewing the religious grass roots organizers—many of whom are lost to history—who dedicated their lives to successfully dismantling reproductive rights for women.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Putting aside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20aside. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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