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as in placing
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
you can put this box next to the bookshelf
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as in saying
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to think of a good way of putting the news
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as in estimating
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 imposing
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
a proposal to put a special tax on luxuries
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as in adjusting
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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as in betting
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event
deciding to go for broke, he put $1000 on a horse that had 20 to 1 odds
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Recent Examples of putting
That means not just naming your values and putting them in a frame on the boardroom wall, but also making a real effort to create and share stories that speak to those values.
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Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This means sometimes putting long-term trust above immediate profits.
—Mustafa Gandhi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Especially putting together that large protest scene.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Cask finishing, putting a mature spirit in a barrel that previously held another liquid, has become extremely popular among beverage companies.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The decision reflected three distinct sides of his personality — putting the music over everything, rejecting industry norms and a confidence that, regardless of the day of the week, his fans will show up.
—Rembert Browne, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Listen to this article Loading your audio article New York City is putting solar panels on 72 public school rooftops, the city’s largest solar project to date, energy management and education officials announced Tuesday.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
There’s a lot that goes on across the Red Sea Foundation in regards to production, finding projects and putting them in the Souk [market].
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
In addition to putting Atlanta in the win column, the errant throw from Winston landed him in the exclusive 30-30 club.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This means sometimes putting long-term trust above immediate profits.
—Mustafa Gandhi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Especially putting together that large protest scene.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Cask finishing, putting a mature spirit in a barrel that previously held another liquid, has become extremely popular among beverage companies.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The decision reflected three distinct sides of his personality — putting the music over everything, rejecting industry norms and a confidence that, regardless of the day of the week, his fans will show up.
—Rembert Browne, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Listen to this article Loading your audio article New York City is putting solar panels on 72 public school rooftops, the city’s largest solar project to date, energy management and education officials announced Tuesday.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
There’s a lot that goes on across the Red Sea Foundation in regards to production, finding projects and putting them in the Souk [market].
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
In addition to putting Atlanta in the win column, the errant throw from Winston landed him in the exclusive 30-30 club.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting
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Now more than a year into her term, Bullock leads a central bank that, thus far, has held out on cutting interest rates, placing her fiercely in the spotlight as the country prepares for a 2025 election with cost of living concerns top-of-mind for voters.Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Consequently, employers are placing a greater emphasis on AI skills in their recruitment strategies.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Here are some general rules for estimating the elasticities of both supply and demand.Bill Conerly, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Specifically, the Biden administration directed federal agencies to prioritize the restoration of these species and other native fish populations, estimating that these efforts would bring more than $1 billion in new federal investments to the region.Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
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His proposals include reducing federal incentives for clean energy, curtailing the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate emissions, and imposing new tariffs that could increase the costs of clean energy technologies.Marianne Lehnis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some experts are wary that a new administration that is less focused on renewable energy could thwart some of solar’s growth by diminishing the IRA tax credits or imposing tariffs that could increase the cost of building solar panels.Sarah Sax, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Commit to making progress in these areas, regularly reviewing and adjusting your approach based on the results.Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Instead of adjusting their beliefs, individuals advocate for their perspective and attempt to sway others to see things their way.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For fans that watch and wager on the game, more bettors for this year’s contest are betting on Army, who went 11-1 this season and captured the AAC Championship last week in a conference title game win over Tulane.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Today's betting apps attack potential addicts with the ferocity of algorithmic sharks, and there's plenty of blood in the water.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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What was the inspiration behind making the short film?Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Everyone is grappling with the system and the regime and making decisions at every turn.Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Owners in certain parts of the country are also seeking waivers on electric vehicle charging stations, which are expensive to install.David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Monday's news conference came shortly after Mangione, a native of Maryland, was arraigned in Pennsylvania on charges including forgery, carrying a firearm without a license, possessing instruments of a crime and false identification to law enforcement, Blair County charging documents show.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Conclusion As companies head toward 2025, adapting quickly to change, filling leadership vacuums and continuing to govern ethically will be key to finding success in the new year.Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Businesses must have agile leadership to keep adapting to new situations, and leaders need to be able to think strategically, make decisions based on data and respond quickly to disruptions happening around them.Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Putting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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