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
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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put out
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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
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Naturally, Mitch and Kamilla are annoyed that Shauhin chose Joe and Kyle for the reward.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
Verb
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In a social media post Wednesday morning on X, Vance echoed his boss’ urging that the central bank ease monetary policy, after the latest inflation readings showed that tariffs are yet to exert any substantial upward pressure on inflation.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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As Madigan so skillfully proved over his decades in power, caucus leaders exert immense influence over members by doling out funds in their campaign war chests, bankrolled by those special interests.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2025
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Emergency services were ultimately able to fully extinguish the fire after six hours, according to an additional update.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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Emergency crews, municipal workers and volunteers worked through the night to extinguish fires, rescue residents from burning homes and restore gas, electricity and water services.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 June 2025
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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
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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
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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
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Travis Decker description Police described Travis Decker as a white man with black hair and brown eyes, standing 5'8'', and weighing 190 pounds.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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If the individual is a non-resident, non-citizen of the U.S., the federal estate tax applies only to assets situated or deemed to be situated within the U.S. (for example, U.S. real property or stock in a U.S. corporation).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The reports indicate 20 people have applied with the city for up to $7,000 in emergency rental assistance for new apartments, and 16 have met the eligibility requirements.—
Michael L. Hyman,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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“Put out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20out. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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