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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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Recent Examples of put
Adam Trautman scored a TD with just over five minutes left in the first half, and the Broncos put together a touchdown drive that ended with just over five minutes remaining in the game.
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Joe Nguyen, The Denver Post, 18 Dec. 2024
After putting his 7-year-old niece in an upstairs bedroom, Corcoran loaded his semiautomatic rifle and fatally shot his brother, his brother's two friends and Turner.
—Joseph Dits, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
The refusal to vacate has put the county in untested legal waters.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Martyr!, Kaveh Akbar Stumbling through his days as a hospital actor, Cyrus Shams travels to the Brooklyn Museum, where a terminally ill artist has put herself on display for her final exhibit.
—Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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Joe Nguyen, The Denver Post, 18 Dec. 2024
After putting his 7-year-old niece in an upstairs bedroom, Corcoran loaded his semiautomatic rifle and fatally shot his brother, his brother's two friends and Turner.
—Joseph Dits, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
The refusal to vacate has put the county in untested legal waters.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Martyr!, Kaveh Akbar Stumbling through his days as a hospital actor, Cyrus Shams travels to the Brooklyn Museum, where a terminally ill artist has put herself on display for her final exhibit.
—Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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It is situated on the lower level outside of Macy’s and is a permanent location.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024
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The 94-acre island is situated within the Anegada Passage, a channel between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
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After the attack, the prison was placed on lockdown, meaning all those incarcerated in the facility were confined to their housing, as a precaution while an investigation is ongoing, Todd said.Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Officials said there's been no evidence of human to human transmission of bird flu anywhere in the United States.Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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He is estimated to win an arbitration award of a one-year, $28.8 million contract, after prevailing over the Blue Jays in arbitration to the tune of $19.9 million prior to last season.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The World Bank estimates the cost of damage and economic losses from the war in Lebanon to be about $8.5 billion.Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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Even if Beijing is selective in issuing threats and imposing restrictions, taking action against some U.S. partners but not others, the same chill will be running through capitals across the world, from Brussels to New Delhi.Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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In July, California imposed permanent water restrictions on towns and cities, an attempt to locally respond to droughts that are expected to only get worse in the coming decades.Elizabeth Rush, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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WeGo services adjusting to winter weather Due to winter weather, WeGo will operate a Saturday schedule Friday.Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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The New York Yankees have adjusted to life without Juan Soto quite well.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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At the time, Coplan wouldn’t say much about his team’s efforts to stop U.S. users from betting on elections.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping is doubling down on physical technologies such as advanced batteries, betting that the ability to create abundant and secure energy is right around the corner.Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
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Evelyn was taken to the hospital and died more than 12 hours later at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, where she was placed on life support.Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
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How To Freeze Sour Cream To freeze sour cream, place it in an airtight container and put it in the freezer.Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Nurture their confidence Encourage your Capricorn child to express themselves and communicate their thoughts and feelings.Fiona Tapp, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of TIME editors.Zachary Loeb / Made by History, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Put.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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