1
as in to situate
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
you can put this box next to the bookshelf
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2
as in to say
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to think of a good way of putting the news
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3
as in to estimate
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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4
as in to impose
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
a proposal to put a special tax on luxuries
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5
as in to adjust
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 put
Quality control is highly inconsistent, and customer service can be…frustrating, to put it nicely.
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Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2025
But for audiences willing to put this and other queries to the side, the streaming feature delivers.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
The unemployment rate also ticked up to 4.1% as the Trump administration continued its large-scale slashing of government jobs and back and forth over its trade policy, both of which unsettled businesses and households — putting pressure on the economy.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
Watson, whose massive frame is famous in Gainesville, put himself on the national stage after a 36-rep bench press that would’ve marked the best figure at the combine by three reps.
—Jackson Castellano, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
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Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2025
But for audiences willing to put this and other queries to the side, the streaming feature delivers.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
The unemployment rate also ticked up to 4.1% as the Trump administration continued its large-scale slashing of government jobs and back and forth over its trade policy, both of which unsettled businesses and households — putting pressure on the economy.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
Watson, whose massive frame is famous in Gainesville, put himself on the national stage after a 36-rep bench press that would’ve marked the best figure at the combine by three reps.
—Jackson Castellano, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put
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Open a bag or two of cat litter into an open plastic container and situate it in high-humidity spaces.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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There are 11 private campsites situated across the property in a forest or meadow.—
Jenna Blough,
Outside Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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The once-daily version of the pill was in early-stage testing, with researchers trying to figure out the best dose for patients, a spokeswoman said.—
Time,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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Plane Safety in Spotlight Again Authorities with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said the crash investigation could take more than a year to complete.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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States with the highest median refund for 2021 include Massachusetts at $936; Rhode Island at $946; Pennsylvania at $993; and New York, where the IRS estimated the median unclaimed refund is $995.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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For 2023 and 2024, the property owners owed $2 million in unpaid property taxes and the total debt attributed to the property’s value was estimated at 15.7%, according to the treasurer’s office.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Trump defended his decision to impose tariffs, saying that the trade situation with U.S. partners was unsustainable and that someone needed to act.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The suspension also does not extend to industry-specific tariffs that Trump imposed on steel, aluminum and auto imports.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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The best phone mounts rotate vertically and horizontally so riders can adjust their view according to their height.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The federal government argues the states can adjust their individual budgets.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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The city would pull the money from other parts of its budget to cover the roof costs, betting that it will be repaid by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.—
Jack Prator,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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The Gators are 6 1/2-point betting favorites on FanDuel.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the Trump administration only placed tariffs on foreign parts that make up vehicles imported from Canada and Mexico.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Texas and Florida have already placed even stricter limits on academic content seen as biased or indoctrinating.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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After catching wind of Rock’s new love interest, Saffold took to social media to weigh in on the pairing, beginning her comments with what some took as a hint of shade before appearing to express her approval of Rock dating Newton.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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At the very least, this all sounds like good news for Ferrari Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton, who, earlier this season, expressed interest in helping the marque build an F40 tribute—with a manual.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Put.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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