1
as in to situate
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
you can put this box next to the bookshelf
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to say
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to think of a good way of putting the news
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in to impose
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
a proposal to put a special tax on luxuries
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of put
Estimates by Western governments and academic institutions put the number of Russians killed or wounded since February 2022 at about one million.
—
Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
Not pressing and putting a lot of pressure on myself.
—Jared Wyllys, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Solo home runs from Ronny Mauricio and Juan Soto in the top of the seventh tied the game, and put the Mets back on top.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 28 July 2025
Someone put a Labubu with red shorts almost dead center on the grave.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for put
Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
Not pressing and putting a lot of pressure on myself.
—Jared Wyllys, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Solo home runs from Ronny Mauricio and Juan Soto in the top of the seventh tied the game, and put the Mets back on top.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 28 July 2025
Someone put a Labubu with red shorts almost dead center on the grave.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for put
Recent Examples of Synonyms for put
Verb
-
The southern coast of Alaska is highly quake-prone, situated at a spot where the Pacific plate slides beneath the North American plate, leading to extreme tectonic instability.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
30 July 2025
-
In a social media post on Friday, July 25, Liberty Hospital shared a photo of the baby girl wrapped up and wearing a yellow bow as she was situated on top of a Kelce jersey.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
26 July 2025
Verb
-
Caiden and the injured passenger were taken to a local hospital where Caiden died, officials said.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
-
And yet, nearly half report difficulty staying productive on the road (46%), and half say business travel negatively affects their well-being (50%).—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
The park service estimated the value added to Grand Canyon's regional economy by park visitors was about $582 million in 2023.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
-
There is more than 200 million pounds of trash estimated to be in the ocean, with many more entering every year.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
-
The president said on Monday that the U.S. will impose 100% tariffs on countries that engage in trade with Russia if there is no peace deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
-
This surge follows new state laws imposing harsher penalties for school threats, including felony charges.—
Kelly Puente,
The Tennessean,
14 July 2025
Verb
-
Would making tweaks like wearing earplugs or adjusting the temperature of the room help solve the problem?—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 Aug. 2025
-
And employees who want jobs shaped around them need to bring clear ideas and be willing to adjust along the way.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Investors and importers appear torn between bracing for Trump’s tariffs to actually take effect next month on one hand, and betting that Trump will postpone them yet again on the other.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
21 July 2025
-
At this stage, few would bet against the long body of evidence favoring Brentford’s strategy.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
-
Around 60 people placed bets, ranging from £7 to £400, on Paqueta to receive a yellow card in at least one of the four matches.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
-
The shooting places a spotlight on how the NFL will now protect both the public and its own staffers, with much of the responsibility falling on the shoulders of its security operations, led by chief security officer Cathy Lanier.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
A number of prominent politicians of both parties have expressed grief over the incident.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
29 July 2025
-
The Baltic States’ diplomats expressed optimism over the pledge to increase spending and stressed the importance of cooperation between the allies.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
28 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Put.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share