PUTTING OUT Synonyms: 220 Similar and Opposite Words

putting out 1 of 2

noun

as in coming out

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putting out

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verb

present participle of put out

as in exerting

to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively despite putting out her best effort, she was unable to beat her longtime tennis rival

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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

Verb

Meanwhile, the goals of the war have frayed and multiplied, with the United States now putting out fires of its own making. — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026 Instead of Clase putting out fires in the sixth, seventh or eighth, Smith was thrown into a rigid, ninth-inning role without warning. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 5 July 2026 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. — 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting out

Noun

His physical profile, athleticism and college production have him in firm position to be a big part of Parker’s pass rush plan.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
About the new Opera Carolina season The upcoming opera season has more major productions that the company put on during its current season, which listed three main stage shows but put on two.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

Definition of production

Verb

But sometimes just thinking about tackling those jobs can feel exhausting, creating a barrier to success even for people who are highly motivated to improve their homes and their lives by exerting control over their belongings.

— Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 18 July 2026
Supporters argue that these efforts are necessary to preserve attorney independence, protect client confidentiality, and prevent investors from exerting undue influence over lawyers.

— Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of exerting

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Wasps are generally more interested in building their colony and finding food than in bothering people.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
But after going ahead, England manager Thomas Tuchel tried to shut the back door by throwing on countless defenders and not bothering to attack Argentina anymore.

— Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Definition of bothering

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Our response is not to average away disagreement by publishing one more composite score.

— Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
What began in 2017 as a record label and music publishing company that represents some of the hottest names in rap, like Sheck Wes and Don Toliver, has evolved into a veritable ecosystem around Scott’s artistic and commercial endeavors.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 22 July 2026

Definition of publishing

Noun

The case was closely watched by First Amendment and press freedom groups, amid warnings that the issuing of the subpoenas were efforts to intimidate journalists.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 July 2026
The Times has reported that FBI Director Kash Patel himself directed the issuing of the subpoenas on July 10 compelling testimony from its reporters over a six-hour period at the White House.

— David Folkenflik, NPR, 23 July 2026

Definition of issuing

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Concerned that the programs’ growing sophistication could induce emotional dependency and addiction, China last week banned minors from using AI companions and imposed additional requirements on platforms to prevent misuse.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
At the time of his death, Garcia-Sanchez was hauling asbestos-containing materials from the ninth floor to lower levels using a freight elevator, the report said.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026