1
as in to erect
to fix in an upright position
the builders put up the walls before starting on the roof
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2
as in to build
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 to sell
to offer for sale to the public
put their possessions up for auction
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the university puts up students in a variety of buildings
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as in to plot
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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Recent Examples of put up
Davis put up 26 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks before leaving the game in the third quarter with a noncontact lower-body injury.
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Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 9 Feb. 2025
At the start of the 2024-25 season, the duo was still putting up huge numbers, combining for nearly 50 points, 20 rebounds, and 13 assists per game.
—Nathan Kamal, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
Lurie put up his own stock to help finance his Eagles purchase.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
A couple of years ago, a local artist named Ian Wilkinson put up a portrait of Fish on the wall outside Favela Chic, a restaurant and venue there.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2025
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Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 9 Feb. 2025
At the start of the 2024-25 season, the duo was still putting up huge numbers, combining for nearly 50 points, 20 rebounds, and 13 assists per game.
—Nathan Kamal, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
Lurie put up his own stock to help finance his Eagles purchase.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
A couple of years ago, a local artist named Ian Wilkinson put up a portrait of Fish on the wall outside Favela Chic, a restaurant and venue there.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put up
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Ever-present scaffolding plagues the sidewalks of New York, erected and seemingly never removed.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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The next day, an image showed that more than two dozen green military tents to support detention operations had been erected.—
Allison McCann,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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With a lucrative career spanning nearly two decades, a diverse real estate portfolio, and major brand endorsements, Lamar has built a substantial net worth that places him among the richest hip-hop artists in the industry.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Multiple administrations, Democratic and Republican alike, built USAID into an institution that has helped save millions of lives around the world, promoted U.S. interests in remote corners of the globe and employed thousands of Americans.—
Anna Maria Barry-Jester,
ProPublica,
9 Feb. 2025
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The company has for years sold a subscription called Reddit Gold that includes an ad-free scrolling experience for users among its offerings.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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They're sold in boxes of four and can be found in the breakfast freezer section of the store and are just $5.49 per box.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2025
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Part of demonstrating that the community cares is by providing a modern facility to house those experiencing homelessness.—
Graham P. Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Much of Friedrich’s work is housed in Europe, so this is a rare opportunity to assess him in full.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Used to ruthlessly controlling everything and everyone around him whatever the cost, Marcos is also secretly plotting a big decision on his daughter’s behalf.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2025
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The 28-year-old Houston native was taken into custody for conspiring with ISIS web designers to plot a mass casualty attack against a Houston Jewish installation.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Iron Mountain’s mine that stores government retirement records was ripped as an example of inefficiency by Musk during a visit to the Oval Office.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2025
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When the monitors arrived on Oct. 16, Mansour said, the city stored them in a warehouse on Goose Island.—
John Lippert,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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In 2024, when the Super Bowl was held in Las Vegas, for example, $40 million was raised by the Convention and Visitor’s Authority and the other $20 million by the Super Bowl Host Committee.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Applied had previously raised $42 million in 2022 from G42 and Dubai’s ruling Al Maktoum family, Bloomberg reported.—
Iain Martin,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2025
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The ancient basilica, constructed between 78 and 84 A.D., once stood at the heart of the city, which was known at the time as Londinium, according to The Associated Press.—
Sophia Compton,
Fox News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Between 1631 and 1648, thousands of master artisans, painters, calligraphers, and masons from across Asia were brought to Agra to construct and embellish the 42-acre complex.—
Gulnaz Khan,
AFAR Media,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Put up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20up. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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