putting over

present participle of put over

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of putting over 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
  • Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The Windy City has prepared for more than a week for looming National Guard deployments and Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, from the governor bracing for a court fight to parade planners postponing.
    Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The long-term effect is a generation carrying debt, stuck in low-wage jobs, and delaying milestones like homeownership or starting families.
    Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Flush-fit door handles fail far more often during side impacts than regular handles, delaying egress or rescue time after a crash.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Speedrunners have also found some arcane sequence skips to get around certain bosses or methods for putting off some boss fights until later than the developers intended.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Amid an influx of trends, like the red pill movement, data shows that men are by and large putting off commitment for longer.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Procedures for excusing or deferring jury duty differs by county, according to the state’s judicial website.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Spokesman Ryan Gustin did not directly respond to questions about the Washington Post’s report, deferring questions to ICE.
    Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025

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“Putting over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20over. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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