as in annoyed
subjected to and reacting with irritation
he gets put out if anyone disturbs his dinner
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as in to extinguish
to cause to cease burning
put out the campfire before leaving
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as in to annoy
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
my father was put out by all the street noise outside our house
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as in to weigh
to cause discomfort to or trouble for
if it wouldn't put you out too much, would you mind giving me a ride to the airport?
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as in to publish
to produce and release for distribution in printed form
though most of their sales are now transacted through the Internet, the company still puts out a mail-order catalog
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Recent Examples of put out
Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
Still, for Madrid's image and perhaps Ancelotti's future, the match is considered must-win by many meaning the best possible team needs to be put out.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The crash occurred mid-afternoon in Cudahy Cudahy police said the crash happened at 3 p.m. Dec. 6 near South Lipton Avenue and East Van Norman Avenue, according to a news release from the department put out the same day.
—Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
The short week often results in teams — in this case, the Niners and Rams — putting out a game plan rooted in the team’s basics.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Onion’s purchasing bid, meanwhile, had initially been placed with the support of these families, who expressed disappointment in Lopez’s decision through a statement put out by their lawyer, Chris Mattei.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
Still, for Madrid's image and perhaps Ancelotti's future, the match is considered must-win by many meaning the best possible team needs to be put out.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The crash occurred mid-afternoon in Cudahy Cudahy police said the crash happened at 3 p.m. Dec. 6 near South Lipton Avenue and East Van Norman Avenue, according to a news release from the department put out the same day.
—Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
The short week often results in teams — in this case, the Niners and Rams — putting out a game plan rooted in the team’s basics.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put out
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The Oilers were annoyed to drop those games — defeats that came in different yet crushing ways.Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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Confused and annoyed, he’s taken to Colonel Watson Smith (Anthony Howell) to justify his allegiance.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Despite this, the U.S. and its partners aim to ensure that the Islamic State (IS) group, which still has a presence in Syria, cannot exploit the leadership void and once again exert control over wide swaths of the country.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Benjamin Duke exerted a major influence on his brother’s philanthropic priorities.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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With their playoff dreams now extinguished, the Giants face a tough choice to either focus on a full rebuild and next year's NFL draft or try to chip away at other teams in the season's closing weeks.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Unlike traditional sprinklers, this system releases a fine mist of water droplets designed to extinguish flames while minimizing damage to the fragile wood and stone.Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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You’re annoyed by it all, until the next horde of patrons do the same.Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 10 Dec. 2024
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Claire’s dopey jock boyfriend Simon (Charlie Hall) generally annoys her with his requests for sexts and movie nights.Courtney Howard, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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However, the justices won’t be weighing the merits of the case, only whether the fuel companies have the right to sue.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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For these economies with already weak growth starting points, the drag on net trade and rerouting stemming from the levies will weigh heavily, according to BNP Paribas economists.Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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According to a Bloomberg report published last week, Antivari owed millions in an unpaid debt to his former business partner, the Italian fintech tycoon Andrea Pignataro.George Nelson for ArtNews, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
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In a study published in the journal Nature Communications, a team of researchers describe a previously unknown prehistoric creature that would have been vaguely dog-like in appearance, albeit with noticeable differences.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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One of the most prominent symptoms in infected farm workers has been red, irritated eyes, or conjunctivitis.Brenda Goodman, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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Flying can take a toll, leaving skin feeling parched, dull, and irritated.Sara Button, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Build Trust Through Small Actions Mentorship thrives on three things: knowing, liking, and trusting someone.Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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While the requirement to stay in character was applied externally—in some cases by media attempts to entrap Santas with the suggestion of inappropriate behavior—the men Hancock interviewed described feeling their own commitment.Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Put out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20out. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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