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as in situates
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
you can put this box next to the bookshelf
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as in says
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to think of a good way of putting the news
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as in makes
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 imposes
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
a proposal to put a special tax on luxuries
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as in adjusts
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 puts
At the same time, France’s government collapse puts Marine Le Pen, head of the country’s far-right National Rally, in her best position yet to make a major play for power.
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Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
But as Daniel Goleman writes in his book Social Intelligence, in a society that puts too much emphasis on individualism, the power of the social brain often gets suppressed and overlooked.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The ruling is a major setback for the chains and puts the deal’s likelihood in jeopardy.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
While only a fourth-generation fighter jet, its ongoing evolution puts its performance close to that of fifth-generation jets like the F-22 and F-35.
—Jim Clash, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
That puts Pannek in rare company as a member of the Quadruple Gold Club in women’s hockey.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The ruling is a major setback for the chains and puts the merger’s likelihood in jeopardy.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
So that's what puts the battery in my back, too.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The victory puts Osceola (12-2) into next week’s 6A championship game.
—Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
But as Daniel Goleman writes in his book Social Intelligence, in a society that puts too much emphasis on individualism, the power of the social brain often gets suppressed and overlooked.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The ruling is a major setback for the chains and puts the deal’s likelihood in jeopardy.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
While only a fourth-generation fighter jet, its ongoing evolution puts its performance close to that of fifth-generation jets like the F-22 and F-35.
—Jim Clash, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
That puts Pannek in rare company as a member of the Quadruple Gold Club in women’s hockey.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The ruling is a major setback for the chains and puts the merger’s likelihood in jeopardy.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
So that's what puts the battery in my back, too.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The victory puts Osceola (12-2) into next week’s 6A championship game.
—Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puts
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In reality, the best results often come from tackling one issue at a time, which makes the process smoother and easier for your team to accept.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Lexicon makes a strong case for genre fiction being the most rewarding form for those who go in without prior knowledge.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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While Washington imposes arbitrary budget caps that fail to provide the military with growth above inflation to confront these growing global challenges, China has consistently invested real growth into its military year-after-year.Todd Harrison, TIME, 7 Dec. 2024
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In summary, Ver asserts the exit tax unconstitutionally imposes a direct, unapportioned tax that unfairly penalizes individuals for expatriating.Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Founded in 2016 in Ontario, by CEO Manmeet Maggu and CTO Rahul Udasi to assist Maggu’s nephew, Trexo customizes each brace’s gait to the user and adjusts it over time.Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
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This calculation takes into account your highest 35 years of earnings, adjusts them for inflation and calculates your Social Security monthly benefit at your full retirements age.Thomas Hager, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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With the recent Wall Street market surge, Federal Reserve estimates from May show $43 trillion in non-real estate, investable wealth is held by married couples, and because women typically outlive their husbands (because of longer lifespans), women may inherit much of that.Ben Kunz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Forbes estimates that about one in five workers still operate remotely, and by 2025 over 22 percent of the workforce will be working from home.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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This is because if the balloon’s size is not made incrementally larger, the stomach adapts to its presence and stops sending its satiety signals to the brain.New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
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Imagine having a personal tennis coach who never gets tired, always hits the perfect shot, adapts to your skill level and is available 24/7.Fox News Staff, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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This calculation takes into account your highest 35 years of earnings, adjusts them for inflation and calculates your Social Security monthly benefit at your full retirements age.Thomas Hager, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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While almost every company selling these tests calculates biological age based on a different methodology, Function relies on Phenotypic Age, which is an assessment of biomarkers such as albumin, creatinine, glucose, and mean cell volume.Angela Haupt, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
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They’re designed with a high-rise waist, flattering stretchy fabric that conforms to the shape of your curves, and a trendy flare hem that shows off your shoes.Averi Baudler, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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That’s thanks to a layer of foam, which conforms to the shape of your ear (and seven different earpiece sizes).Emily Abbate, SELF, 14 Oct. 2024
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In the daylight, a Mavic reconnaissance quadcopter locates a target and drops a miniature radio beacon on it.David Hambling, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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The first such event raised $15,000 for Arkansas tornado relief; this year's beneficiary is The Van, which locates and assists homeless Arkansans.Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Puts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puts. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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