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as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
new hires always have to deal with put-downs and practical jokes from the older employees
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2
as in criticism
the act of making a person or a thing seem little or unimportant
your never-ending put-down of my musical talents is really starting to annoy me
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as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
he has the annoying habit of putting down others under the guise of offering constructive criticism
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2
as in to record
to make a written note of
we had the whole agreement put down on paper
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3
as in to enter
to put (someone or something) on a list
put her down as one of the chaperones for the field trip
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as in to quell
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
a tyrant who ruthlessly put down uprisings
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as in to attribute
to explain (something) as being the result of something else
a fender bender that probably can be put down to the young driver's inexperience
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as in to eat
to take in as food
the husky youngster seemed to put down her own weight in food at one sitting
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Recent Examples of put-down
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
The perfect vague yet totally true aphorism to throw at any put-down.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 31 Jan. 2025
Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
To really embrace the Oktoberfest spirit, put down the stein and take off a shoe—it’s considered a fun tradition to drink out of your docksiders.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Noun
And playing him night after night…and then just those put-downs.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
The perfect vague yet totally true aphorism to throw at any put-down.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
Saxon is up for adoption in Florida after he was saved from being put down.
—Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
To really embrace the Oktoberfest spirit, put down the stein and take off a shoe—it’s considered a fun tradition to drink out of your docksiders.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put-down
Noun
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Jokes can offend, annoy, insult or fall flat.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The New York Times reported this phrase is a common insult across the internet.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Sep. 2025
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But some of his comments on gun violence, LGBTQ issues, race and more often drew criticism from liberals and others.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
20 Sep. 2025
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Trump has been campaigning against Kimmel for months over his criticism of him, so he is thrilled with the show's suspension.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This adds to anticipation over whether the judge will decide that the case can proceed in Delaware and if dismissed, will the Macrons appeal or refile elsewhere.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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In court filings, Burnell has argued the council lacks the legal basis to sue and asked for the claims to be dismissed.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Machado has recorded 14 steals on 17 attempts.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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The Red Devils have gone three meetings without a win over Chelsea, but haven't recorded a league loss at home to the Blues in more than 12 years.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The proclamation, which came into effect on Sunday, requires companies to pay the new six-figure fee to obtain the visas necessary for new employees entering the country.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
22 Sep. 2025
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Now, Montblanc wants to enter the tech sphere with a new digital writing pad, inspired by its century of experience producing pens.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But, this being Brady, all of that context hasn’t quelled debate.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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Hundreds of National Guard soldiers and Marines were deployed to the city in an effort to quell the explosive outbreak of demonstrations without Newsom’s approval.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The cities of Miami and Miami Beach saw declines in their street homeless populations, something in Miami that was attributed at least in part to partnerships with local government and law enforcement.—
Miami Herald archives,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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The screenshots of Discord messages include messages from the user name zealous_moneky_55095, which is attributed to Robinson.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Inside were bunk beds, a little table, and a small gear-sorting area, where two Russian men, one large and one small, were chatting and eating cheese.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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The alert covers products distributed nationally and highlights ongoing concerns over foodborne illnesses and the safety of ready-to-eat meals.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Put-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put-down. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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