as in annoyed
subjected to and reacting with irritation
he gets put out if anyone disturbs his dinner
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as in to extinguish
to cause to cease burning
put out the campfire before leaving
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as in to annoy
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
my father was put out by all the street noise outside our house
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as in to weigh
to cause discomfort to or trouble for
if it wouldn't put you out too much, would you mind giving me a ride to the airport?
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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
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
On the professional side, in 2024, the actress joined The Drew Barrymore Show as a lifestyle expert, started hosting the Game Show Network's Bingo Blitz, and also put out a new cookbook, Indulge.
—EW.com, 19 July 2025
Andy Byron has not put out any statement; reports saying otherwise are all incorrect.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
In 2018, Jenni and Struggle put out an EP called Spiritual Warfare.
—Julie Tremaine, People.com, 12 July 2025
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That remains to be seen, but no doubt some employers will be putting out the B.Y.O.S. sign.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
On the professional side, in 2024, the actress joined The Drew Barrymore Show as a lifestyle expert, started hosting the Game Show Network's Bingo Blitz, and also put out a new cookbook, Indulge.
—EW.com, 19 July 2025
Andy Byron has not put out any statement; reports saying otherwise are all incorrect.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
In 2018, Jenni and Struggle put out an EP called Spiritual Warfare.
—Julie Tremaine, People.com, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put out
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But Georgi did not notice much of a difference, and seemed annoyed with his wife.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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The detectives are a mix of annoyed and concerned as Alison keeps putting her neck on the line, courting danger.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
Verb
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Given that Republicans enjoy a 88-62 advantage in the House and a 19-11 majority in the Senate, which includes one vacancy, Republicans will likely exert their will in both chambers, said Cal Jillson, a 30-year political science professor at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
18 July 2025
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What To Know Zandi, who has this year sounded several alarms about the health and trajectory of the U.S. economy under President Donald Trump, said his concerns were raised by persistently high mortgage rates, which had exerted pressure on several aspects of the housing market.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Verb
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The fire was extinguished and police took a man into custody, the statement said.—
Susannah Cullinane,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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After a two-alarm fire response extinguished the blaze within about two hours, San Jose firefighters and police investigators quickly suspected foul play in the fire’s cause, and were notified by Tran’s family that he was believed to have been inside when the fire broke out.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
16 July 2025
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That acquisition annoyed shareholders and customers alike, with investors taking issue with the fact that it was structured to avoid a vote.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
25 July 2025
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However, in addition to the controversy over self-grading the results, OpenAI also annoyed the IMO community because its Saturday announcement appears to have violated the embargo agreement with the International Mathematical Olympiad.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Addae is Black, 6 feet tall and weighs 175 pounds with a medium build, and has brown eyes and black hair styled in a low cut.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
27 July 2025
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This year, families are weighing more than rankings and acceptance rates.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Verb
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In an interview with People, published July 12, Katie Gaudreau and Joyce opened up about the special, yet emotional day that was filled with grief and love.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Try not to get irritated if someone checks in on you when expressive Mercury aligns with Mars on August 18.—
Liz Simmons,
StyleCaster,
28 July 2025
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Make sure not to go over any areas that are inflamed or irritated, which can cause bleeding. Rinse your face with a gentle cleanser and proceed with the rest of your skin-care routine.—
Sarah Y. Wu,
Glamour,
23 July 2025
Verb
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That immunity applies equally to all occupants of the Oval Office, regardless of politics, policy, or party.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Any employee can apply for this benefit, making homeownership achievable for the entire staff.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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“Put out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20out. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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