as in to store
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
have money put by for an emergency
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Recent Examples of put by
When the smoke cleared, leaving stains on the green that didn’t affect their shots, Scheffler, who missed birdie puts by inches on 16 and 17, came up an inch short again on his 26-footer.
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2024
Truman answers the questions put by Pearl’s diners.
—Liz Smith, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2024
This could be tariffs on Chinese imports put by the Trump administration, the soaring price of shipping during the pandemic supply-chain crisis, higher wages to attract workers or bad harvests of specific ingredients like cocoa.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 8 Mar. 2024
Savings after selling a big home and buying a smaller one are negligible
Older homeowners who want to downsize have been scared into staying put by how expensive a smaller home would be in the current market.
—Anna Bahney, CNN, 29 Jan. 2024
He could regularly be seen alone, grinding on the range or practicing putting by himself late in the afternoon or evening during tournaments.
—Bill Pennington, New York Times, 15 June 2023
At a time when increased remote work capability is leading more workers to relocate across state lines while keeping their jobs, employers can encourage them to stay put by offering housing incentives.
—Jeffrey C. Taylor, Fortune, 6 May 2022
Trump, put by Swan in the unusual position of having to defend himself, turned into a Roman candle of incandescent, colorful excuses.
—Mattathias Schwartz, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2020
In the past few months, anecdotal evidence emerged that some landlords were taking advantage of tenants’ strong desire to stay put by jacking up their rent, a trend hardly in line with the narrative of a mass exodus.
—Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 15 June 2020
Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2024
Truman answers the questions put by Pearl’s diners.
—Liz Smith, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2024
This could be tariffs on Chinese imports put by the Trump administration, the soaring price of shipping during the pandemic supply-chain crisis, higher wages to attract workers or bad harvests of specific ingredients like cocoa.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 8 Mar. 2024
Savings after selling a big home and buying a smaller one are negligible
Older homeowners who want to downsize have been scared into staying put by how expensive a smaller home would be in the current market.
—Anna Bahney, CNN, 29 Jan. 2024
He could regularly be seen alone, grinding on the range or practicing putting by himself late in the afternoon or evening during tournaments.
—Bill Pennington, New York Times, 15 June 2023
At a time when increased remote work capability is leading more workers to relocate across state lines while keeping their jobs, employers can encourage them to stay put by offering housing incentives.
—Jeffrey C. Taylor, Fortune, 6 May 2022
Trump, put by Swan in the unusual position of having to defend himself, turned into a Roman candle of incandescent, colorful excuses.
—Mattathias Schwartz, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2020
In the past few months, anecdotal evidence emerged that some landlords were taking advantage of tenants’ strong desire to stay put by jacking up their rent, a trend hardly in line with the narrative of a mass exodus.
—Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 15 June 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for put by
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Plus, the middle compartment is a handy spot to store other important items like concert tickets or sweet loves from your man.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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Use a password manager to generate and store these securely.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
4 Feb. 2025
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The agents, using K-9 dogs in their inspections, uncovered thousands of synthetic opioids stashed in the parcels.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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Many grandmothers make their own and stash it in a vintage glass bottle, but store-bought is also a must-have in any Southern household.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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The next photo was a close-up shot of a lion, basking in the sun while laying in the grass.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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Programmatic: From Finite To Infinite Possibilities The groundwork laid in 2024—transparency, private marketplaces deals, AI, and a cookieless future—sets the stage for smarter, more impactful experiences.—
Dani Nadel,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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