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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
Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2026
Process Dependence On Manual Work If cash flow only exists because employees are constantly putting out fires manually by chasing payments, working overtime and patching operational gaps, that is not cash flow but adrenaline.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 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
Verb
There’s different reasons for putting out music.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2026
Process Dependence On Manual Work If cash flow only exists because employees are constantly putting out fires manually by chasing payments, working overtime and patching operational gaps, that is not cash flow but adrenaline.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 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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Playing an American in a production staffed by Australians, Brits, a Chilean director and a Hispanic DP, her brain kept mutinying.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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In May, directors of the district approved boring of two new wells and reworking several existing wells of declining production.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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Drinking a lot of water is particularly important for fans and workers who are moving around a lot or exerting themselves.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
17 June 2026
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Wembanyama mired his fundamental greatness by either trying too hard to dominate or exerting his physicality in a petty way.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Firefighters then shifted to mop-up operations, extinguishing hotspots within the containment lines.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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The ensuing 11 pitches were all strikes to end the game, extinguishing the Dodgers’ hope and showing again how the Padres are doing this.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
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Instead, the reviews were largely muted, with analysts not bothering to adjust their revenue estimates for 2027 or 2028, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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That appears to be bothering people, as the broadcast noted some pointed conversations among the Spanish team during the hydration break.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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The Peptide-132 Hair Bond Repair Treatment uses a proprietary peptide complex, along with keratin, collagen, and amino acids, to repair damage, smooth frizz, and strengthen dry or overprocessed strands without weighing hair down.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
18 June 2026
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But some opponents of the legislation, which starting July 1 will remove lower speed limits for trucks weighing more than 26,000 pounds, are raising safety concerns of their own.—
Rose Evans
Updated June 18,
Idaho Statesman,
18 June 2026
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An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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In addition to publishing books, the company also hosts events, including one-day writing retreats typically held in New York.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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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.—
Matthew Stolle,
Twin Cities,
1 June 2026
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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.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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Officers conducted a search on foot and using a drone, but were unable to locate the animal.—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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“Putting out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20out. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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