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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
This process essentially discharges the battery without allowing the electrons to be put to use.
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Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
And so parents, many of whom cherish their children and want to show them love and affection, are forced to put them in nursing homes, sometimes hundreds of miles distant.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
Bluntly put, longstanding assumptions and presumptions about American power, purpose, policy, and strategy in the world’s most economically dynamic region are about to go out the window.
—Evan A. Feigenbaum, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
That would put that bill on the president's desk for signature by the end of April.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
And so parents, many of whom cherish their children and want to show them love and affection, are forced to put them in nursing homes, sometimes hundreds of miles distant.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
Bluntly put, longstanding assumptions and presumptions about American power, purpose, policy, and strategy in the world’s most economically dynamic region are about to go out the window.
—Evan A. Feigenbaum, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
That would put that bill on the president's desk for signature by the end of April.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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The New York Times spoke to police officials in India who explained that Khan, 54, was stabbed multiple times before dawn at his house — situated in the wealthy Bandra neighborhood — on Thursday, January 16.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Caspian Sea is situated between Central Asia and the Middle East, bordering Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Iran, Russia and Turkmenistan.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
16 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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In 2023, the non-partisan fiscal note for Del. Wilson’s bill cautioned about possible burdens the law could impose.—
Gary Collins,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Boston City Council plans to discuss the possibility of imposing a new local tax on sodas and other sugary drinks.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
16 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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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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Nudging All of Us Toward Peaceful Change Google’s systems look for relevant ads and decide whether to place any of them in the search results.—
Nico Grant,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Fans immediately took to the comments section to express their excitement and confusion with Jonas’ look.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
17 Jan. 2025
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Still, many continue to express fears over the potential of losing TikTok.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Put.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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