putting by

present participle of put by

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting by
Verb
  • Sébastien Philippe of the University of Wisconsin–Madison is a nuclear security specialist who has studied past harms and potential risks of building, testing and storing nuclear weapons.
    Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
  • This spacious one works in an entryway, or for storing bedtime reads above your little one’s nightstand.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The bench features two drawers for stashing in-demand items like dog leashes and gloves, and a lower shelf for shoes and bags.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
  • This Columbia jacket packs into itself, which is ideal for stashing in a carry-on.
    Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Putting by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20by. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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