as in annoyed
subjected to and reacting with irritation
he gets put out if anyone disturbs his dinner
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as in to extinguish
to cause to cease burning
put out the campfire before leaving
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as in to annoy
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 to weigh
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 to publish
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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Recent Examples of put out
Yun Li, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Wells' campaign put out a poll conducted by a Biden pollster that found a much tighter race.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024
In addition to the election support, the D.C. National Guard has also put out a request for support through the presidential inauguration on Jan. 20.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
The choir director put out a general email asking people to not use cologne since others are allergic or sensitive.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Moreover, a potential global trade war under a Trump presidency could inflame inflationary pressures at a time when the Federal Reserve has spent more than two years putting out the fire.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Wells' campaign put out a poll conducted by a Biden pollster that found a much tighter race.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024
In addition to the election support, the D.C. National Guard has also put out a request for support through the presidential inauguration on Jan. 20.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
The choir director put out a general email asking people to not use cologne since others are allergic or sensitive.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Why some Democrats are annoyed: Some Democrats have expressed frustration over the Harris campaign’s messaging, especially on the economy.Cate Martel, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
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Purnell plays Rhiannon Lewis, a bored, annoyed, average woman who struggles at work and in romance.Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
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Dr Lyn Goldsworthy, from the University of Tasmania and a long-time observer at CCAMLR meetings, told The Guardian that China was seeking to exert its influence in the region for geopolitical reasons, with an eye on future exploitation.The Week UK, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Indeed, Congress had already exerted its authority in the Electoral Count Act in 1887, which institutionalized standards to reduce the extent of reliance on democratic norms.Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Firefighters forced the box open and extinguished the fire, a spokesperson for the department said.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
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The unburned tankers tried to extinguish the fire consuming their comrade—but then the tank exploded.David Axe, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Examples of structural issues include being easily annoyed by other people’s demands and stories about their daily activities.Courtney Smith, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The report said the mailings annoyed and confused some voters.Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
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The smallest rabbit, the pygmy, weighs only a pound — while the Flemish giant rabbit can reach 4 feet long and 22 pounds.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Bob Herman Dec 1, 2021 - Health Supreme Court weighs whether hospital drug cuts are valid The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday about whether the federal government had the authority to cut hospitals' payments for outpatient drugs.Maya Goldman, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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The findings are described in a study published November 6 in the Cell Press journal Neuron. Inside the brain, different areas are interconnected.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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The other survey this weekend that got loads of attention, which was conducted by Ann Selzer and published in the Register, had Harris up in Iowa by three percentage points.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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Clinically proven to soothe and calm irritated skin in just ten seconds, this serum offers rapid relief from redness and discomfort.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
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However, one of you is a night owl who stays up looking at their phone, while the other is a light sleeper who gets irritated at the blue light in their face.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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Premises Liability and Catastrophic Injuries: Injuries occurring on someone else's property due to unsafe conditions or catastrophic injuries that result in permanent disability are also areas where personal injury law applies.Chris Gallagher, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The woman's son, David Plummer, applied to be her personal representative.Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Put out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20out. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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