PUTS OUT Synonyms: 184 Similar and Opposite Words

puts out

verb

present tense third-person singular of put out

as in exerts

to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively despite putting out her best effort, she was unable to beat her longtime tennis rival

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as in extinguishes

to cause to cease burning put out the campfire before leaving

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as in annoys

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 weighs

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 publishes

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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This in turn can spur evolutionary genetic and metabolic investments that protect against, or repair, the damage life exerts on cells.

Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
As the alluring but sinister garment exerts its influence, family bonds are tested, and reality itself is called into question.

Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024

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