put back
verb
put back; putting back; puts back
1
: to return (something) to the place where it belongs
Remember to put the vacuum cleaner back in the closet after you've used it.
The books had been put back neatly on the shelf.
2
British
: to change (a planned event) to start at a later date or time
They put back the game until next week.
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The jobs were posted through the month of March, then were taken down on April 1 because of the partial federal government shutdown, but were put back up on April 30, according to a city spokesperson.
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
For some, going no contact is the breaking of a relationship that can’t or won’t be put back together.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Vanderbilt immediately doubled over in pain, as the bone broke through the skin and had to be put back in place.
—Broderick Turner
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Chris Kreider was put back on the top line with Carlsson and Terry, and celebrated his 35th birthday by finishing a terrific rush with his younger mates.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 1 May 2026
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
For some, going no contact is the breaking of a relationship that can’t or won’t be put back together.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Vanderbilt immediately doubled over in pain, as the bone broke through the skin and had to be put back in place.
—Broderick Turner
follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Chris Kreider was put back on the top line with Carlsson and Terry, and celebrated his 35th birthday by finishing a terrific rush with his younger mates.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for put back
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“Put back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20back. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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