putting over

present participle of put over

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of putting over After losing nearly a stroke and a half to the field on the greens in Round 1, Åberg has gained nearly three strokes putting over the last two days. Justin Ray, New York Times, 19 July 2026 Drone strikes and shelling have targeted civilian infrastructure including schools, markets, fuel and water stations, putting over 500,000 people at risk. ABC News, 6 July 2026 The $1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum opened this month just 2 kilometers from the Giza plateau, bringing European and Arab royals to Cairo and putting over 100,000 artifacts on display, many never seen before. Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025 Packaging Corporation of America is closing a Charlotte-area manufacturing plant, putting over 100 out of work by the end of the year. Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2025 The federal government shut down Wednesday after funding laws expired, putting over 750,000 federal employees on furlough and leaving others working without pay. Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025 The market is putting over 85% odds on a cut, according to the CME FedWatch tool. Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting over
Verb
  • That debate sparked angry exchanges among different justices, which led Justice Flávio Dino to ask for the review that led to postponing the decision.
    MAURICIO SAVARESE, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Humor becomes a way of both relieving and postponing tension.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Kim Anding, the Lighthouse’s former controller, told the Star-Telegram that delaying roof repairs amounted to negligence.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Thirty percent also reported delaying or forgoing medical care.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • There are more than 300 such foundations across the country, holding over $40 billion in assets, according to Grantmakers In Health (paywall).
    Laura MacDonald, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Landa worked with the Association to get the original project approved in 2017 after holding over 30 public meetings.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • Stop putting off that next step for your side hustle and find the perfect person to take your business to the next level.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Poppe said the company was putting off $2 billion in work — not for wildfire mitigation or safety, but for housing developments, renewable energy projects and other efforts.
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • When the paycheck is steady and when deferring may even feel rational.
    Srinivasulu Mupparaju, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Glenn will take over the play-calling duties after deferring those responsibilities to Steve Wilks last year.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026

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“Putting over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20over. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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