putting up

verb

Definition of putting upnext
present participle of put up
1
as in erecting
to fix in an upright position the builders put up the walls before starting on the roof

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2
as in building
to form by putting together parts or materials plans to put up a pavilion in the public gardens

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3
as in selling
to offer for sale to the public put their possessions up for auction

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4
as in housing
to provide with living quarters or shelter the university puts up students in a variety of buildings

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5
as in plotting
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends put up an elaborate scheme to defraud insurance companies

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6
as in storing
to place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability I need to clear out a space in the garage to put up my motorcycle for the winter

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting up
  1. erecting
  2. building
  3. selling
  4. raising
  5. keeping
  6. assembling
  7. accommodating
  8. making
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  • These could include planting trees, removing asphalt from playgrounds, installing outdoor classrooms and erecting shade structures.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Though not required, that could entail constructing crossings, erecting wildlife-safe fencing and setting aside land.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of erecting
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  • Scientists are also trying to exploit the fungus’s sensitivity to temperature by building Bd-free habitats or moving frogs to locales where the fungus can’t survive.
    Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Some of the funding will support building the third facility.
    Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of building
Verb
  • Cozy season is in full swing — and Amazon is celebrating with deals on best-selling bedding.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • There’s no word on whether Atherton is selling the business, but the shop is already listed on the chain’s website as being temporarily closed.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of selling
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  • The company has until March 22, 2025, to consummate a Business Combination, and there is uncertainty about meeting this deadline, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Rekor completed a public offering in February 2024, raising approximately $26,362,000, and entered a Prepaid Advance Agreement in August 2024, securing $14,100,000 in net proceeds.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of raising
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  • This knowledge sharing can help streamline work between partners, keeping both parties in sync with the vision, goals and constraints associated with the project.
    Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Pairing the sleeping bag with a sleeping pad adds an extra layer of comfort and insulation, keeping you off the cold, uneven ground; check out the Moxils Ultralight Inflatable Sleeping Pad which is on sale for $25.
    Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of keeping
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  • Groove Botanicals plans to focus on assembling a portfolio of early-stage EV Battery Technologies and is seeking grants and corporate partners to commercialize these technologies.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • All new writers, a new showrunner and of course, at some point assembling a cast, which did not manifest before all this.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of assembling
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  • The wearable blanket spans 72 by 54 inches, accommodating campers of varying heights and sizes.
    Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
  • In addition, the house is equipped with a two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently.
    Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of accommodating
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  • Baby boomers are the most likely generation to be working multiple jobs at once, as inflation and high costs of living are making retirement a more distant dream.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In fact, the upstarts of fintech already are making inroads into the private credit industry.
    Don Muir, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of making
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