1
as in to erect
to fix in an upright position
the builders put up the walls before starting on the roof
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2
as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
plans to put up a pavilion in the public gardens
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as in to sell
to offer for sale to the public
put their possessions up for auction
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the university puts up students in a variety of buildings
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as in to plot
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends
put up an elaborate scheme to defraud insurance companies
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Recent Examples of put up
Liv Majka put up 16 points for Silver Lake (7-10) during a 41-38 win over Cohasset.
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Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Texas Christian University Horned Frogs forward Marta Suárez (7) puts up a shot over the Houston Cougars defense during the second half at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, February 4, 2026.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Pima County sheriffs and the FBI returned to Nancy Guthrie's home Wednesday evening, putting up crime scene tape and combing through the property.
—Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
QBs Sam Darnold vs Drake Maye — The Patriots held lesser QBs to one or fewer TDs, but Josh Allen and Baker Mayfield both put up three on them this year.
—Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Texas Christian University Horned Frogs forward Marta Suárez (7) puts up a shot over the Houston Cougars defense during the second half at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, February 4, 2026.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Pima County sheriffs and the FBI returned to Nancy Guthrie's home Wednesday evening, putting up crime scene tape and combing through the property.
—Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
QBs Sam Darnold vs Drake Maye — The Patriots held lesser QBs to one or fewer TDs, but Josh Allen and Baker Mayfield both put up three on them this year.
—Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put up
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This approach still erects a financial barrier for the hundreds of thousands of San Diego County residents who have supported Balboa Park institutions for generations.—
Judy Gradwohl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Emergency-response teams quickly erected two tent camps in the neighborhood, giving local residents a place to warm up and charge their phones.—
Michael Holtz,
New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2026
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Engineers built the platform to scale across mission profiles.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Importantly, it was built to work no matter the weather, wind, or altitude the torch would encounter on its over 7,000-mile-long journey from Olympia, Greece to Milan, Italy.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Feb. 2026
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Identity Theft companies can monitor personal information like your Social Security number (SSN), phone number, and email address, and alert you if it is being sold on the dark web or being used to open an account.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Coco frio, also known as fresh coconut water, is a refreshment commonly sold by street vendors on the island.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Look for containers to house baking supplies, grab-and-go snacks, breakfast items, seasoning mixes, and hard-to-organize spice packets.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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That’s a massive problem, because a detention center that’s open 24 hours a day and houses enough humans to populate a small city will put a far greater strain on public resources than any warehouse could.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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Many are in critical mineral companies as the White House plots a strategy to directly back mining companies to build a domestic supply chain and reduce dependence on China.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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Fashion Deals If your suitcase is already plotting its next trip, these February clothing and shoe deals are worth a look.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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More than 12,000 scrolls were once stored inside this second-century center of learning before a fire destroyed them in 262 CE.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Mammals and reptiles were commonly treated with formalin before being stored in alcohol, while invertebrates were often preserved directly in formaldehyde or mixed solutions containing additives such as glycerol or propylene glycol.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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The health care company also raised its forecast range for profit this fiscal year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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In the wake of Bad Bunny's halftime show selection in September, many critics raised concerns about a potential language barrier for English-language viewers.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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The heels were constructed from a lustrous satin material on the upper and featured a pointed toe design.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Bonds are used to fund brick-and-mortar projects, which include constructing, equipping, maintaining and furnishing district facilities.—
Kendrick Calfee
February 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Put up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20up. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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