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as in extinguishing
to cause to cease burning
put out the campfire before leaving
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as in bothering
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
my father was put out by all the street noise outside our house
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as in weighing
to cause discomfort to or trouble for
if it wouldn't put you out too much, would you mind giving me a ride to the airport?
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as in publishing
to produce and release for distribution in printed form
though most of their sales are now transacted through the Internet, the company still puts out a mail-order catalog
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Recent Examples of putting out
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
There’s different reasons for putting out music.
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Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2026
We’re told that screenwriter Anna Klassen has returned to pen the second film, based on a previously unannounced new novel by Todd, who will ultimately be putting out a book trilogy.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
That has campaigns putting out ads and social media posts in Spanish, hitting the ground in Latino majority neighborhoods and rallying for key endorsements.
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Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
What is the person putting out there about themselves?
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Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
There are several common mistakes people make when putting out a feeder, according to experts.
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Lauren David,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2026
Wearing an Old 97’s T-shirt that hints at his Texas days, the shaggy haired promoter is putting out small fires ahead of the first major show at the 4,500-seat Grind City Amp, a new venue six years in the making, whose soaring stage frames Bluff City’s riverside skyline.
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Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
With the state’s bragging rights at stake, Romolo is putting out a call for citizen scientists to sign up to volunteer.
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Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
In 1999, the Bank of Japan rewrote that maxim entirely — putting out the biggest punchbowl any major economy had ever seen and leaving it out indefinitely.
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William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
There’s different reasons for putting out music.
—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2026
We’re told that screenwriter Anna Klassen has returned to pen the second film, based on a previously unannounced new novel by Todd, who will ultimately be putting out a book trilogy.
—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
That has campaigns putting out ads and social media posts in Spanish, hitting the ground in Latino majority neighborhoods and rallying for key endorsements.
—
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
What is the person putting out there about themselves?
—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
There are several common mistakes people make when putting out a feeder, according to experts.
—
Lauren David,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2026
Wearing an Old 97’s T-shirt that hints at his Texas days, the shaggy haired promoter is putting out small fires ahead of the first major show at the 4,500-seat Grind City Amp, a new venue six years in the making, whose soaring stage frames Bluff City’s riverside skyline.
—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
With the state’s bragging rights at stake, Romolo is putting out a call for citizen scientists to sign up to volunteer.
—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting out
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Fans of the musical may also recognize some familiar pieces when the production arrives in Denver.
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In March 2026, Musk announced a plan to build the largest chip production facility in the world, in Texas.
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El Niño shifts global weather patterns A naturally occurring climate cycle, El Niño is already exerting effects along the equator, said Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, during his June 17 WeatherWest podcast.
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Even the idea of billionaires exerting outsize influence on creative decisions isn’t new.
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The next phase of operations will focus on accessing and extinguishing remaining fire within more interior areas of the building.
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Authorities cautioned that extinguishing the fire could take days or even weeks.
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That shift may help explain why some couples notice their partner’s scent bothering them more during periods of conflict.
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The chest pain that had been bothering her finally let up.
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For couples weighing whether to book one, the research and the market are pointing in the same direction.
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For families weighing a short certificate as a fast path to a paycheck, the field matters enormously.
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Claudine Ebeid, The Atlantic’s executive producer for audio, said the company was focused on figuring out its YouTube strategy while also publishing more short-form video clips via snippets from its podcasts.
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It was then edited and fact-checked by journalists on the Sun staff before publishing.
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Up until the issuing of the judge’s temporary restraining order, many of its opponents described feeling helpless about a project that, in their eyes, had an air of inevitability.
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With two outs already recorded in the inning, Rodón surrendered a double to Carson Benge before issuing walks to Bo Bichette and Juan Soto.
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Twice last month, people in South Korea taking an exam to assess their English language skills - the results of which are often used to make hiring decisions - were caught using smart glasses.
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