1
as in erecting
to fix in an upright position
the builders put up the walls before starting on the roof
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2
as in building
to form by putting together parts or materials
plans to put up a pavilion in the public gardens
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as in selling
to offer for sale to the public
put their possessions up for auction
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as in housing
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the university puts up students in a variety of buildings
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as in plotting
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends
put up an elaborate scheme to defraud insurance companies
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Recent Examples of putting up
After putting up 80+ points against Syracuse Tuesday night for the first time in five games, SMU coach Andy Enfield boiled his team’s successes this season down to a simple statement.
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Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
But give the man credit for putting up numbers that are borderline unfathomable, small sample size notwithstanding.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Denzel Washington stars as a legendary music producer trying to buy back control of his record label, putting up all his assets to get the money.
—Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
Speaking of Netflix’s book adaptations, The Night Agent also appears to be putting up a solid performance after a bit of a lackluster debut.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
Grand Canyon led Air Force 43-24 at halftime, with Williams putting up eight points.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Woods had 367 catches for 4,626 yards and 23 touchdowns during his five seasons with the Rams, putting up the only two 1,000-yard seasons of his career and serving as a dependable bookend to the prolific Kupp while catching passes from Jared Goff.
—CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
At his best, Suzuki gives the Cubs a threat in the middle of their lineup capable of putting up 35-plus home runs and over 100 RBIs this year.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The Wildcats are on a six-game winning streak in Big East play, and star guard Jasmine Bascoe has played some of her best basketball since putting up just eight points in the loss to UConn.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
But give the man credit for putting up numbers that are borderline unfathomable, small sample size notwithstanding.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Denzel Washington stars as a legendary music producer trying to buy back control of his record label, putting up all his assets to get the money.
—Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
Speaking of Netflix’s book adaptations, The Night Agent also appears to be putting up a solid performance after a bit of a lackluster debut.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
Grand Canyon led Air Force 43-24 at halftime, with Williams putting up eight points.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Woods had 367 catches for 4,626 yards and 23 touchdowns during his five seasons with the Rams, putting up the only two 1,000-yard seasons of his career and serving as a dependable bookend to the prolific Kupp while catching passes from Jared Goff.
—CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
At his best, Suzuki gives the Cubs a threat in the middle of their lineup capable of putting up 35-plus home runs and over 100 RBIs this year.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The Wildcats are on a six-game winning streak in Big East play, and star guard Jasmine Bascoe has played some of her best basketball since putting up just eight points in the loss to UConn.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting up
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Had action been deferred, Iran’s rapidly increasing ballistic missile would have soon reached the point of immunity — erecting a shield of threatened destruction behind which the mullah’s nuclear program could be rebuilt.—
Chuck DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The group is also said to be digging tunnels, building bunkers, and erecting barriers and other defensive structures in case of an attack by the United States and Israel.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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For someone building savings later than planned, the Roth’s structure means no future tax bill eating into returns during the years that matter most.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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Who’s In the Cast The all-British cast includes Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Ania Magliano, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep, Emma Sidi and Paddy Young — 11 performers building an ensemble for a UK audience.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Mar. 2026
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According to a report by the Korean outlet Donga, citing industry sources and insiders, Samsung may have recently finished Galaxy Z TriFold production and is now selling through its current stock.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
16 Mar. 2026
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Solorio's cousin said the two children face a long road ahead and funds raised from selling homemade meals will go toward their healing.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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It was put up in less than two months, but started housing people two weeks after construction began.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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For now, there is no ark housing the Torah scrolls.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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Swig Swig is plotting its newest location in Charlotte, though the timeline for the opening is unclear.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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Already, lawmakers are plotting how to point the finger at Trump on the campaign trail.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Ultraviolet light from its host star triggers the creation of sulfur dioxide in the upper atmosphere, and a massive sub-surface magma ocean acts as a buffer, storing and releasing volatile gases over billions of years.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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This main compartment is also lined with pockets that are perfect for storing small eye shadow palettes or bronzers.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Rochester Township Council held its regular meeting on Thursday evening, and it was packed with people who were raising concerns about chemical odors lingering in their neighborhood.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Federal officers have used administrative warrants to do so, raising concerns that constitutional protections are being skirted.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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The company is spending about $200 billion on its domestic expansion, which includes constructing two chip-making factories at its headquarters campus in Southeast Boise, building up to four fabs in New York state, and modernizing its existing fab in Virginia.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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Microsoft is constructing models for generating source code, images and audio, and for reasoning, which produces answers that people can find more thoughtful but requires more time, Suleyman said.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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