1
as in to situate
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
you can put this box next to the bookshelf
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2
as in to say
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to think of a good way of putting the news
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as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
put the time of the photograph at about noon
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as in to impose
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
a proposal to put a special tax on luxuries
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as in to adjust
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
put the words of his patriotic poem to the tune of a well-known drinking song
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Stand up straight and put one foot directly in front of the other, with your heel touching your toe.
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Hilary Achauer, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
But the workers are wrestling with whether having these data will put Americans in danger of being targeted by their own government, the employee said.
—Karen Hao, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2025
The shot by Eduard Löwen hit the post, then St. Louis put it in the back of the net on a rebound, but it was called offside.
—Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 22 Feb. 2025
The Emmy-winning show puts an unlikely mix of reality TV stars competing to solve a murder mystery game in exchange for $250,000.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
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Hilary Achauer, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
But the workers are wrestling with whether having these data will put Americans in danger of being targeted by their own government, the employee said.
—Karen Hao, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2025
The shot by Eduard Löwen hit the post, then St. Louis put it in the back of the net on a rebound, but it was called offside.
—Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 22 Feb. 2025
The Emmy-winning show puts an unlikely mix of reality TV stars competing to solve a murder mystery game in exchange for $250,000.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
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And there’s a glorious selection of rental homes and condos situated on both the ocean and the harbor.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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Mansions from Melville’s era and even older homes still stand in New Bedford, Mass., roughly 50 miles south of Boston and situated along the Acushnet River on the state’s southern shore.—
Josh Ocampo,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Clark said there was talk about next season’s format, including seeding.—
Stephen Hawkins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Now Siebert, who joined the firm in 1984, has been elevated to the sole president as the Gersh sons transition from day-to-day management and take co-chairmen roles, the agency said on Tuesday.—
Erik Hayden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
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The necklace’s value is estimated between $20,000 and $30,000.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
27 Feb. 2025
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That explains the slightly slower charging time, estimated to be around 30 minutes to get from 10 percent to 80 percent.—
Kristin Shaw,
Ars Technica,
27 Feb. 2025
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The department said export control laws did not impose such restrictions.—
Luc Cohen,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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In that case, a paint company is challenging a fine imposed by an administrative law judge at the Transportation Department for violating a federal rule that requires paint cans to be packaged in a way that will keep them from leaking when transported on planes.—
Charlie Savage,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Continuous risk monitoring evaluates each user’s risk level from their first interaction, dynamically adjusting verification measures as behavior evolves.—
Tamas Kadar,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The move comes as mobile operating systems from Apple and Alphabet's GOOGL.O Google have replicated, for free, many longtime Photoshop features such as adjusting a photo's colors or removing some distracting objects.—
Stephen Nellis,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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For this year's tournament, several sportsbooks will offer the option to bet on either Duke or Auburn, or someone besides those two (the field).—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Big Ten Teams Odds To Win The NCAA Tournament And Reach Final Four FanDuel is the official odds provider for The Associated Press, and provides daily college basketball odds and NCAA Tournament futures, which both refresh periodically and are subject to change, including on props and live betting.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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In an interview with Channel 5 News, a Tamaulipas state police spokesperson said IEDs are placed by organized crime groups to keep rivals off their territory, KRGV-TV reported.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Thomas-Sampson was placed on administrative leave following her arrest, Johnson said.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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Barker expressed gratitude for the swift response from law enforcement.—
Sasha Pezenik,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2025
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Put.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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