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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
Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Experts and officials have renewed the call for care and caution when being around wild birds and domestic fowl, and in putting out birdfeeders and baths.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Even though Rinderknecht was charged with the crime, fire experts told the Washington Examiner that mismanagement by firefighting crews and questionable tactics putting out the smaller Lachman Fire contributed to the Palisades Fire.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
Of course, Young was not alone in putting out a masterclass.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Hummingbirds will arrive in Michigan in late spring 2026, based on typical migration patterns, and BirdWatching recommends putting out your hummingbird feeders by early April.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
And there's just zero liability for what people are putting out there.
—ABC News, 14 Sep. 2025
Yes, Netflix is putting out movies, but what’s the intention behind it?
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
The country traditionalist has quickly achieved a high level of success in the genre despite only putting out his second major-label album at the end of August, past the end of the eligibility period.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Following Texas' 45-38 win over the Bulldogs in overtime, Sarkisian criticized Russini for putting out the report earlier in the day.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Experts and officials have renewed the call for care and caution when being around wild birds and domestic fowl, and in putting out birdfeeders and baths.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Even though Rinderknecht was charged with the crime, fire experts told the Washington Examiner that mismanagement by firefighting crews and questionable tactics putting out the smaller Lachman Fire contributed to the Palisades Fire.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
Of course, Young was not alone in putting out a masterclass.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Hummingbirds will arrive in Michigan in late spring 2026, based on typical migration patterns, and BirdWatching recommends putting out your hummingbird feeders by early April.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
And there's just zero liability for what people are putting out there.
—ABC News, 14 Sep. 2025
Yes, Netflix is putting out movies, but what’s the intention behind it?
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
The country traditionalist has quickly achieved a high level of success in the genre despite only putting out his second major-label album at the end of August, past the end of the eligibility period.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting out
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The tastemaker brings to light a particularly poignant anecdote to illustrate the fact that her style decisions in the White House were nothing if not calculated — in many cases exerting a certain degree of soft power.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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As Moscow extended soft power abroad, the regime grew more concerned about other countries exerting it within Russia.—
Tetiana Kotelnykova,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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While lighting candles of various colors is part of its veneration, Saint Death has nothing to do with fires or extinguishing them.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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As Mathias Jensen’s 95th-minute strike clattered into the net, at once extinguishing Manchester United’s stuttering attempt to come back from two early goals down at Brentford on Saturday lunchtime, a lot of attention turned to the away dugout.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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If something’s bothering you, say so.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
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Saft, not bothering to remove his sneakers, leaped onto a chair to place an ornate gold mirror over the mantelpiece.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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The seams between bricks of any wall, some of the blocks weighing tons, feel as smooth to the touch as a faint scar.—
Ryan Knighton,
AFAR Media,
31 Oct. 2025
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If someone is out there weighing that kind of choice, Lutz urged them to call 211 and ask about whether there’s financial help available.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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In 2010, Niven also sued Australian band The Brewster Brothers, alleging copyright infringement and seeking publishing royalties as well as the return of two guitars.—
Andrew Flanagan,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Best, who accused her of helping steal his intellectual property rights, royalties, and publishing revenue.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The reality is that housing production is a very complex issue.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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With this lack of running back production, a heavy load has fallen on the shoulders of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who ranks third on the Chiefs with 285 rushing yards.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Sarah Moore, executive director of the Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition, questioned the legality of using American Rescue Plan Act funds for the project.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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Separately, Graffiedi is exploring immersion cooling for data centers using dielectric fluids — non-conductive liquids that remove heat through boiling.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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The dog keeps pulling the tablecloth off the table, there’s piss on the ground, and her husband Jackson, played by Robert Pattinson, is just there — annoying enough on its own.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
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A lot of noise around the Chiefs The Chiefs have become a mainstay in NFL discourse by winning three Super Bowls in the Mahomes era, and annoying an endless list of fan bases with their ability to overcome the odds and rally for a late win at an unprecedented rate.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Putting out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20out. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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