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
What my father hadn’t known, what most people hadn’t known, was that the small Kuwaiti army had been given their own instructions earlier in the morning: put your weapons down.
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Hala Alyan
june 9, Literary Hub, 9 June 2025
The design, as Harris puts it, is meant to push cultural specifics and foreground the range of cultures the Wakandans have interacted with over time, while preserving the sci-fi look established in the film.
—Kambole Campbell, Variety, 9 June 2025
But the second Trump administration has seen DEI efforts south of the border come under attack, with the U.S. entertainment industry putting efforts to diverse screen content on the back burner.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
Trump was given 10 days to put the injunction into effect, per the order accompanying the ruling.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 30 May 2025
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Hala Alyan
june 9, Literary Hub, 9 June 2025
The design, as Harris puts it, is meant to push cultural specifics and foreground the range of cultures the Wakandans have interacted with over time, while preserving the sci-fi look established in the film.
—Kambole Campbell, Variety, 9 June 2025
But the second Trump administration has seen DEI efforts south of the border come under attack, with the U.S. entertainment industry putting efforts to diverse screen content on the back burner.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
Trump was given 10 days to put the injunction into effect, per the order accompanying the ruling.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put
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This resort along the Lesser Antilles features Vincy Overwater Two-Story Villas, spacious suites situated in a secluded cove with a dedicated second-floor deck offering ocean views.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2025
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The renowned luxury hotel is situated just a few blocks from Lake Michigan and not too far from the Near West Side, where Harpo Studios, Winfrey’s multimedia production company, was located at the time.—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2025
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Officer and firefighters responded to a missing child in the area near 2401 Preston Road around 9 p.m., Frisco police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2025
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With basketball continuing to expand globally—and with young players—Lee says that upcoming athletes gaining more notoriety could be the future of sports branding.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Consensus estimates project earnings of $0.66 per share on revenues of $527.5 million.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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But those modest provisions, frequently touted by Republicans, aren't estimated to produce any savings.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 June 2025
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Now that Trump has sidestepped Congress and claimed the right to impose tariffs at will, Woldenberg is taking on the White House directly.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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That gave the coaches at least an idea of how the two young linemen move on their feet without a defensive end imposing his weight, will and strength on them.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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If the freshmen can adjust quickly, the defensive possibilities for this group are pretty scary.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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New steering column paddles adjust regenerative braking to recapture energy, but there’s no one-pedal setting to bring the bZ to a full stop.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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It’s been a rocky year for investors, but one bank is betting that 2025 will end on a rosier note.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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This financial strain not only depletes the assets meant for inheritance but also places a heavy burden on family members, who often take on caregiving responsibilities, further impacting their own financial stability and retirement plans.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has placed Kansas City under a slight risk of severe weather on Tuesday.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
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The Senate holds a slim majority, and at least four Senators, including Paul, have publicly expressed concerns over parts of the bill (the others are Ron Johnson, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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And all three other members express regret about George’s indecision costing the group a spot in the lineup for the historic marathon Live Aid concert at London’s Wembley Stadium.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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