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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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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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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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
Moving into a new apartment can require putting down a lot of money up-front.
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Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
The style is already a major trend in NYC this summer, and Amazon shoppers are picking up what the cool girls are putting down.
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Dallas Stadium’s long-term grass future Once engineers figured out that drainage was a major problem in sustaining quality grass indoors, putting down a playing surface for a football, futbol or a soccer game wasn’t that hard.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
Reece Weaver is officially putting down her pom poms.
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Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
These crafts are perfect for putting down your phone and picking up a creative outlet.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
The shell casings surrounding the car were seen on the shoulder and in several lanes of the expressway — with officers putting down dozens of evidence markers.
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Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
White said fire units from Riverside County, San Bernardino County and Ontario Fire have assisted in putting down the flames.
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Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
After popping up last summer in East Hampton, Camp Rubirosa — an outpost of the SoHo Italian eatery — returns to 31 Race Lane, putting down roots for the long haul.
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Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
The style is already a major trend in NYC this summer, and Amazon shoppers are picking up what the cool girls are putting down.
—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Dallas Stadium’s long-term grass future Once engineers figured out that drainage was a major problem in sustaining quality grass indoors, putting down a playing surface for a football, futbol or a soccer game wasn’t that hard.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
Reece Weaver is officially putting down her pom poms.
—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
These crafts are perfect for putting down your phone and picking up a creative outlet.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
The shell casings surrounding the car were seen on the shoulder and in several lanes of the expressway — with officers putting down dozens of evidence markers.
—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
White said fire units from Riverside County, San Bernardino County and Ontario Fire have assisted in putting down the flames.
—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
After popping up last summer in East Hampton, Camp Rubirosa — an outpost of the SoHo Italian eatery — returns to 31 Race Lane, putting down roots for the long haul.
—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting down
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Your method of dismissing your flippant remarks, then, is probably the next best option to silence.
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Kerry Washington completely dismissing Seth Meyers’s home life absolutely slays.
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Golden State moved the ball well, recording 20 assists on 27 made shots.
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The fleet processed more than 800 tablets during the first three hours of the livestream without recording any errors, highlighting the system’s consistency and reliability in a real production setting.
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The shortstop had just 14 RBIs in his previous 48 games entering Tuesday.
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After making the playoffs, the Sabres are entering a window of contention, so that pick could be in play as part of another deal.
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The mosquitoes came out in droves at night, just before bed, quelling our ambitions of stargazing or watching for the northern lights.
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Owens, who tried to reach third, was gunned down by left fielder Brendan Brock, quelling the early threat.
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Ye has previously faced backlash for controversial statements and actions, later attributing them to mental health issues.
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In January, West issued a public apology for his antisemitic comments in a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal, attributing his behavior to struggles with bipolar disorder.
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Chinese manufacturers are competing in their home market now with their impressive luxury sedans and SUVs and eating into sales made by BMW, and other German premium competitors like Mercedes, Audi, and Porsche.
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Kansas City Council member Melissa Patterson Hazley spent most of her day in the district attending openings for new businesses, visiting shows and eating at restaurants.
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The specialty sneakers are designed with a shock-absorbing sole to alleviate pressure and strain on your heels and joints by minimizing the impact of your steps.
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Analytics engines generate insights closer to the data, minimizing redundant processing.
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Since the weather has allowed, Humphreys has been preparing for France by logging 110-120 miles per week.
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Members can check their enrollment status, if eligible, at any time by logging into their account through the SoFi app or on the SoFi website.
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“Putting down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20down. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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