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
But the Toronto Raptors have been putting up a fight.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Hesitation cost him the chance to take aerial photos of protestors putting up roadblocks in his neighborhood to stop federal agents’ vehicles toward the end of the US government’s Operation Metro Surge.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Train vines along trellises, pergolas or railings to create a natural privacy screen — a slow but satisfying way to soften a view without putting up anything permanent.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
In recent days, a source involved in his recruitment told The Star that Nike was putting up quite a fight.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
The killings are among a spate of attacks on Palestinian schools or schoolchildren in the West Bank in recent days, which have seen a school building razed to the ground and, in a separate incident, settlers putting up razor wire to block children as young as five from getting to school.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
The decision over the Ten Commandments law reverses a lower federal court ruling that had blocked about a dozen Texas school districts — including some of the state's largest — from putting up the posters.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Cunningham played 13 minutes in the first half, putting up six points and five assists as the Pistons built a 75-57 lead.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Tatum then helped lead the Celtics to back-to-back wins without Brown, putting up 26-12-5 against the Hawks before posting season highs in points (32) and assists (eight) against the Hornets.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Hesitation cost him the chance to take aerial photos of protestors putting up roadblocks in his neighborhood to stop federal agents’ vehicles toward the end of the US government’s Operation Metro Surge.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Train vines along trellises, pergolas or railings to create a natural privacy screen — a slow but satisfying way to soften a view without putting up anything permanent.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
In recent days, a source involved in his recruitment told The Star that Nike was putting up quite a fight.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
The killings are among a spate of attacks on Palestinian schools or schoolchildren in the West Bank in recent days, which have seen a school building razed to the ground and, in a separate incident, settlers putting up razor wire to block children as young as five from getting to school.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
The decision over the Ten Commandments law reverses a lower federal court ruling that had blocked about a dozen Texas school districts — including some of the state's largest — from putting up the posters.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Cunningham played 13 minutes in the first half, putting up six points and five assists as the Pistons built a 75-57 lead.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Tatum then helped lead the Celtics to back-to-back wins without Brown, putting up 26-12-5 against the Hawks before posting season highs in points (32) and assists (eight) against the Hornets.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting up
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The enigmatic artist took credit for the work in a humorous video, posted to his Instagram page Thursday, which showed workers erecting the statue under the cover of night.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Banksy has been famous for displaying or erecting artwork in public spaces.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Whether or not Perkins is recalled, Cobb said, the PAC hopes to continue building political momentum among their neighbors, and that city leaders keep paying attention.—
Ilana Arougheti
Updated April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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The collaboration will combine creative vision with access to capital and a long-term strategy for building cinematic worlds that extend across formats and audiences.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Barack and Michelle have since published several more best-selling titles.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
3 May 2026
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The lab is also housing other animals from the aquarium while renovation work continues on the main facility.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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The proposal would require relocation of about 330 current residents in treatment programs while the four buildings housing those programs were being renovated — with no indication where they would be temporarily housed or for how long.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Stuart’s prose is gorgeous and his plotting strategic; nothing is lost.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Patrick Reed has also left the circuit and is plotting a return via his performances on the DP World Tour.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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East Side Storage would pay the costs associated with building and storing that energy.—
Sofi Zeman
May 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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Be wary of storing coffee in transparent containers as light can also lead to oxidation.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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Walker was also experiencing a mental health issue and was shot after raising a knife.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Several early tests failed, raising questions about the program’s future.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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The dazzling Runway fashion show took place at The Accademia di Brera, a fine arts school in the city; a local crew that puts together Milan fashion shows spent five days constructing the catwalk.—
Mara Reinstein,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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The Washington Examiner previously reported that UFC is also constructing a 4,500-seat venue ahead of the mixed martial arts cage match on the White House’s South Lawn.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
1 May 2026
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“Putting up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20up. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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