1
as in dismissing
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
he has the annoying habit of putting down others under the guise of offering constructive criticism
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2
as in recording
to make a written note of
we had the whole agreement put down on paper
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3
as in entering
to put (someone or something) on a list
put her down as one of the chaperones for the field trip
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4
as in sitting on
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
a tyrant who ruthlessly put down uprisings
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5
as in attributing
to explain (something) as being the result of something else
a fender bender that probably can be put down to the young driver's inexperience
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as in eating
to take in as food
the husky youngster seemed to put down her own weight in food at one sitting
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Recent Examples of putting down
Show presence by putting down your phone, making eye contact and prioritizing time together.
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Dr. Cortney Warren, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
The resolution called for the release of those detained and urged the European Council to designate Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, which was key in putting down the nationwide protests, as a terrorist organization.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
But there also was the reality of the Thunder basically playing with their food for two-plus quarters before putting down the hammer.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
My father, Jim, still in Liverpool, had taught me many things, especially how to garden and love music, but putting down a cement floor was not one of them.
—Ray Rahman, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
Pendry is officially putting down roots in Music City.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
Colorado state archives note that Governor James Peabody, who’s known for putting down a miner’s strike in Cripple Creek in 1903, also inhabited the home.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
Customers can enroll by putting down a $10 deposit, then paying off the overdue balance over 36 months, on top of the regular bill.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Students at a school district in Kentucky are putting down their phones and cracking books at a record pace now that devices are banned during class, district officials said.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Dr. Cortney Warren, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
The resolution called for the release of those detained and urged the European Council to designate Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, which was key in putting down the nationwide protests, as a terrorist organization.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
But there also was the reality of the Thunder basically playing with their food for two-plus quarters before putting down the hammer.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
My father, Jim, still in Liverpool, had taught me many things, especially how to garden and love music, but putting down a cement floor was not one of them.
—Ray Rahman, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
Pendry is officially putting down roots in Music City.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
Colorado state archives note that Governor James Peabody, who’s known for putting down a miner’s strike in Cripple Creek in 1903, also inhabited the home.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
Customers can enroll by putting down a $10 deposit, then paying off the overdue balance over 36 months, on top of the regular bill.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Students at a school district in Kentucky are putting down their phones and cracking books at a record pace now that devices are banned during class, district officials said.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting down
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While skepticism toward artificial intelligence is understandable, dismissing AI as inherently harmful overlooks both history and reality.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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If doubts appear from seemingly nowhere, make a point of uncovering their roots before dismissing them.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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By the end of the season, the Jets had set records for futility, so the firing was warranted — the Jets were the first team to ever go a full season without recording a single interception.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The report was based on two YouGov polls from 2018 and 2024, recording that the number of people who attended church at least once a month rose from 8% in 2018 to 12% in 2024.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
28 Jan. 2026
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Employees of the consulate stopped the agent from entering, the Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry said Tuesday in a statement.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Over the last several days, many Americans have seen upsetting, and often violent, images and videos of protests in Minneapolis amid a flood of ICE agents entering the city for a federal immigration enforcement operation.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Still, the predatory hawks that used to feed on those birds haven’t returned this year, Moore said, attributing their absence to avian flu.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2026
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Lord of the Rings franchise director Peter Jackson joined the billionaires club in November 2021, with Forbes attributing his financial status to selling a stake in his company, Weta Digital, for $975 million.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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Zayn winning in Montreal after eating an RKO and a Razor’s Edge, then snatching the pin on Priest with a Helluva Kick, gave you the biggest pop and the clearest storyline payoff of the night.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The group and its rancher members reason that by eating buffalo meat, consumers are helping maintain herds on North American grasslands while supporting regenerative agriculture.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Jagaric notes that, aside from thongs, these are among the best seamless underwear options for comfort and for minimizing the risk of panty lines.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026
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Corley started 21 of 24 matches in her first NWSL season, scoring twice and logging two assists.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The veteran back gained 111 and 164 rushing + receiving yards in the two games against the Rams in the regular season, logging 33 total touches.—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Cornell University maintains a helpful web page listing disease-resistant vegetable varieties.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2026
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Shawn Elliott and Zach Elliott of Nest Seekers International are co-listing agents of the historic residence that includes access to English gardens, a heated gunite pool, a tennis court, a putting green, and a heated three-car garage.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Putting down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20down. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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