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put out

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verb

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as in to exert
to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively despite putting out her best effort, she was unable to beat her longtime tennis rival

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as in to publish
to produce and release for distribution in printed form though most of their sales are now transacted through the Internet, the company still puts out a mail-order catalog

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Recent Examples of put out
Verb
Hughes put out a call for 5,000 extras dressed in mid-spring attire to recreate the German American Parade (which actually took place the week before). Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025 The actors put out a call for young musicians on social media. Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 5 June 2025 Editor’s picks Best known for their run of alt-rock hits in the 2000s, All-American Rejects haven’t put out a new album since 2012 (while their last proper release was an EP in 2019). Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025 The Democratic Governors Association (DGA) put out a lengthy statement defending Hochul's record after Delgado's announcement. Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for put out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for put out
Adjective
  • Isaacson said Thursday that Musk was also annoyed with members of the Trump administration who worked against the nomination of Jared Isaacman as head of space agency NASA.
    Lora Kolodny,Chris Eudaily, CNBC, 5 June 2025
  • Naturally, Mitch and Kamilla are annoyed that Shauhin chose Joe and Kyle for the reward.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Verb
  • Threatening to bar or limit imports can successfully exert pressure on trading partners.
    Robert O. Keohane, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2025
  • Some exert control through violence, some through financial dominance, and others through the threat of divorce and social isolation.
    TrickleUp, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Verb
  • Firefighters have been so busy extinguishing fires and dealing with other emergencies that the fire hotline was saturated.
    Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
  • Multiple crews, including some from the Kansas City Fire Department provided extra support to extinguish the fire Saturday.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2025
Verb
  • The comedy as a second-class sibling to the drama is a notion that has annoyed the people who make television comedies for years.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 7 June 2025
  • In some cases, that will be obvious: You’ll get annoyed by weird or loud noises and odors, notice your energy bill has skyrocketed, or spot signs of a leak.
    Angela Haupt, Time, 3 June 2025
Verb
  • Even they, Song argues, engaged in courtship activities, weighing the merits of their paramours against the needs of the real world.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 June 2025
  • He is described as standing about 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighing 190 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
    Michael Dorgan , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
Verb
  • Asked whether the White House would ask for alternative estimates, Vought again put the burden on CBO, repeating that congressional rules allow the office to publish more analysis.
    Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
  • In a poll published Friday (June 6) on Billboard, music fans chose the superstar singer’s latest single as their favorite new release of the week.
    Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 8 June 2025
Adjective
  • Its ability to create a protective layer on the skin helps prevent friction and soothe irritated skin in conditions like eczema, minor burns, diaper rashes, and hemorrhoids.
    Carley Millhone, Health, 5 June 2025
  • The Dutch driver was irritated on the radio, demanding to have the position, though no such order ever came from the FIA.
    Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Verb
  • For instance, in Washington and Oregon, similar rules apply, while some states restrict this maneuver more heavily or require explicit signage allowing it.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 June 2025
  • Women living in Mexico City between the ages of 22 and 40 can apply now through July 1, by visiting the foundation’s website.
    Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 7 June 2025

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“Put out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20out. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.

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