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
In an age of sports specialization, with elite young athletes being increasingly pushed to concentrate on just one craft, Darnold said putting down the pigskin in favor of the roundball every winter played a key role in his development.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Once rooted in headline-grabbing Los Angeles properties—including homes previously owned by Tom Cruise—Longoria has steadily reworked her property portfolio, selling off stateside holdings while putting down deeper roots abroad.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Harrel Braddy, 76, sat quietly when the verdict was read, briefly putting down his head before looking up at the ceiling.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Show presence by putting down your phone, making eye contact and prioritizing time together.
—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
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
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Once rooted in headline-grabbing Los Angeles properties—including homes previously owned by Tom Cruise—Longoria has steadily reworked her property portfolio, selling off stateside holdings while putting down deeper roots abroad.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Harrel Braddy, 76, sat quietly when the verdict was read, briefly putting down his head before looking up at the ceiling.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Show presence by putting down your phone, making eye contact and prioritizing time together.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting down
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But dismissing or minimizing disappointment can unintentionally teach children to ignore or suppress emotions.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ignoring or outright dismissing Black parents who seek options is not progress — or progressive.—
Darius Jones,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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In another case in Charlotte, North Carolina, bystander video shows agents confronting two women who were following and recording immigration officers from inside their vehicle.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Orta, 34, has been arrested for drug dealing and gun possession since recording the video that helped spark the Black Lives Matter movement.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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After Clark stepped down on Tuesday because an internal investigation unearthed an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, the union announced on Wednesday that Meyer will take over on an interim basis entering a pivotal year for the future of the sport.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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But then, patients began entering his hospital under the custody of federal immigration agents.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Tribune reported the quote without attributing it to a witness, and most scholars doubt it was ever said.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Streaming revenue rose to $177 million in the quarter, with the company attributing the gain mainly to price increases.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Hunters and birdwatchers are advised to wear gloves when handling birds or feeders, to wash hands thoroughly after any contact, and to not eating birds that appear sick or birds that are found dead.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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It was directed by that Michael Bay, and in it, an Alexander Hamilton super-fan is eating a peanut butter sandwich when his phone rings.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Parchment paper is an essential kitchen tool, helping cooks and bakers prepare flawless dishes while minimizing cleanup.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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The innovative idea also focuses on reducing operational costs, minimizing the requirement for buying expensive land to build data centers.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Braun led all scorers with 20 points, with Battle logging 17 points.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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Not Tyra logging into AOL chat rooms.—
Sarah Hartshorne,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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On its job listing platform, Binance is still hiring for over a dozen compliance roles.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Turning a spare room or second property into an Airbnb may sound like easy money, but many first-time hosts in cities like Louisville quickly learn that there is more to it than setting a rate and listing some photos.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Putting down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20down. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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