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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3
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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4
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
Later that day, things went further downhill when Erin and Brynn put Erin’s husband, Abe, on speakerphone as a joke.
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As Told To Lindy Segal, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2025
New research has validated that prediction and put meat on its bones.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2025
Avoid putting shade-loving plants alongside sun-loving varieties that need six or more hours of direct sunlight a day.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
Readying For The Next Wave No doubt, there will be many who put and keep mediocre AI tools on the market.
—Peter Guagenti, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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As Told To Lindy Segal, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2025
New research has validated that prediction and put meat on its bones.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2025
Avoid putting shade-loving plants alongside sun-loving varieties that need six or more hours of direct sunlight a day.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
Readying For The Next Wave No doubt, there will be many who put and keep mediocre AI tools on the market.
—Peter Guagenti, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put
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Built in 2018 and situated on a 1.3-acre lot, the brick house has 5 ½ bathrooms and two fireplaces, according to public records.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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The idea is that both parts of the business will be better situated for growth on their own, including M&A on either the merger or acquisition side.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2025
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Trump has said there is a national emergency at the southern border, which was a central part of his campaign message, and is implementing several executive orders related to immigration and border security on his first day in office.—
Brad Dress,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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There are discussions in the locker room and words said in public.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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By 2035 it’s estimated there will be more Americans aged 65 and over than 18 and younger.—
Letters to the editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
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Liberty Mutual Insurance estimates that the U.S. Healthcare and Social Assistance industry loses nearly $6.2 billion per year due to serious, nonfatal workplace injuries, 34% of which are due to overexertion of handling objects and awkward postures.—
Borislav "Bobby" Marinov,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The United States has imposed tough restrictions that are designed to prevent Chinese firms from buying or building their own cutting-edge computer chips required to train AI models.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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This would subject them to new restrictions that the regulator can impose under the DMCC to prevent anti-competitive behavior.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Knicks also adjusted their offense to mitigate Daniels’ relentless full-court pressure.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Jan. 2025
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Had an average annual net income tax liability for the 5 years ending before the expatriation date exceeding a set amount, adjusted annually for inflation ($201,000 for 2024; $206,000 for 2025).—
Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D.,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Big game betting on sides, totals, moneylines and popular prop bets is driving the action at the leading online sportsbooks.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Leafs might just bet that his scoring touch will return, too.—
Jonas Siegel,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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At one point, Musk thanked those who voted for Trump by placing his hand over his chest and extending his arm outward with his palm facing down.—
Jackson Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Jan. 2025
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Although the price of this satellite bus is proprietary, various estimates place the cost at between $100 million and $150 million.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
21 Jan. 2025
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Former women's tennis star Martina Navratilova expressed her desire to see former British Olympic champion Sebastian Coe become the next president of the International Olympics Committee (IOC).—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Some health professionals have expressed concerns about excessive fluoride intake and potential toxicity.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Put.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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