put

verb

ˈpu̇t How to pronounce put (audio)
Definition of putnext
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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6
as in to bet
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event deciding to go for broke, he put $1000 on a horse that had 20 to 1 odds

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Recent Examples of put To put the ensemble on equal footing, La Bola Negra will be running its three protagonists in Supporting Actor. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026 Dozens of lawsuits remain pending, including claims related to the handling of mass pro-immigration protests since last year, probably putting taxpayers on the hook for more large payouts in the future. — Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 At the center of her strategy is the relative youth of Nintendo’s Switch 2, which undeniably puts the company ahead of gaming console competitors (Xbox and PlayStation) that are still stuck at the end of their older-model life cycles. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026 And to be clear, there’s no way around the fact that putting him back out there comes with the risk of a more serious, long-term injury. — Tashan Reed, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for put
Recent Examples of Synonyms for put
  1. situate
  2. say
  3. estimate
  4. impose
  5. adjust
  6. bet
  7. place
  8. express
Verb
  • Where to go Book the Cedar Sanctuary at Ancient Cedars Spa at Tofino’s Wickanninish Inn, a special ocean-front suite situated to take in the tranquil sound of the waves (though every service features a beach-view foot soak).
    — Adrienne Matei, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The painting depicts a red amaryllis belladonna, otherwise known as a March lily, blooming in a plant pot situated on a table against a dark backdrop.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of situate
Verb
  • Salkar said a medico-legal case had been opened and an autopsy would follow.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Philippines are among the countries that are most exposed to food security risk from the super El Niño and also face the highest risk of civil unrest due to rising prices, Verisk Maplecroft said.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of say
Verb
  • Its price is estimated between £35,000-55,000 ($46,000-72,500).
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The University of Iowa in March estimated by the end of 2026 there will be 21,700 new cancer diagnoses in the state and 6,400 new cancer deaths.
    — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of estimate
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  • Growing tensions China has been pushing for the EU to stop blocking Chinese imports of advanced computer chipmaking machines, restrictions imposed on national security grounds at Washington’s behest.
    — Sam McNeil, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Health care, homelessness The countywide sales tax initiative proposes imposing a quarter-cent tax in order to increase services for unhoused residents as well as address KCK’s healthcare shortage.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of impose
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  • Next, by adjusting the photons’ frequencies (also called frequency tuning), the researchers can select which pairs undergo the measurement, controlling how smaller graph states connect to form a larger one.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Their research showed that Chinese import competition did lasting damage to American manufacturing communities, which did not adjust as smoothly as optimistic accounts of globalization predicted.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of adjust
Verb
  • The only question left is whether buyers agree, and Jaguar has been explicit about betting the company on it.
    — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Prediction market platforms have already tried to stop candidates from betting on their own races due to insider trading concerns.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of bet
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  • These building-block hats can be placed next to one another to create bigger and bigger shapes that also look like the hat.
    — Rachel Crowell, Scientific American, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Everyone exiting the show had a Hawaiian-style plastic flower chain placed around their neck to send the off into the NoHo night, which might seem like an unexpectedly comic touch at the end of a show that is focused on … aliens.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of place
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  • Quiet luxury has given way to accessories that make an emotional statement and let clients express their individuality.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The source expressed optimism that the military money would come through but cautioned that it neither had been secured nor guaranteed.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of express

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“Put.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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