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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3
as in to sell
to offer for sale to the public
put their possessions up for auction
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4
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
In his absence, Scotty Pippin Jr. put up a team-high 28 points for the Grizzlies, while Jaren Jackson Jr. added 22.
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Matias Grez, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
Last year, Lindor got off to an ice-cold start before putting up MVP-caliber numbers.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
Time for the greatest dealmaker of all time to put up or shut up.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2025
With that one sidelined for now, the biggest on its books is West Hartford, where the company wants to put up a pair of four-story buildings with a total of 112 apartments.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
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Matias Grez, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
Last year, Lindor got off to an ice-cold start before putting up MVP-caliber numbers.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
Time for the greatest dealmaker of all time to put up or shut up.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2025
With that one sidelined for now, the biggest on its books is West Hartford, where the company wants to put up a pair of four-story buildings with a total of 112 apartments.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025
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When the basilica was erected, Constantinople, perched at the eastern end of the European continent and named after emperor Constantine the Great, was one of the most important capitals of Christendom.—
Danuta Hamlin,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The two-story stone building, which also served as a church and school, was erected at a cost of $329.75.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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While most telecom infrastructure companies race to build the next big thing in telecom, Grindle is focusing on something even more important: people.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Combined with technology companies strengthening their security features, the momentum for these eco-friendly digital tools continues to build.—
Allison Begalman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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Donald Trump makes 'one-of-a-find' agreement with his new neighbors A home near President 's Mar-a-Lago estate has sold for $14 million—complete with a rare privilege: guest access to the former president's private club.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Dolce Vita opened its first Florida store at Aventura in November selling trending footwear.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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The rear compartment houses the power cable, two cleaning pads, and the safety cord.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
19 Apr. 2025
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Consider this compact case that’s ready to house your passport.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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Leaders assume everything is fine, not realizing that high performers are masters at appearing fine while already plotting their next move.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Victoria Goodwin has accepted a plea deal for her involvement in plotting her estranged husband Aaron Goodwin’s murder.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Reporters may be asked to unlock phones, laptops, or social media accounts, which could lead to sensitive material being copied or stored.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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To make your clothes last longer, wash them less frequently, use cold water, wash inside out, air dry and store them properly.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Ocasio-Cortez raised $9.6 million in the year’s first quarter, an eye-catching amount that’s fueling speculation about her political future and potential ambitions.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The resulting footprint is T-shaped, creating numerous pockets of outdoor space just begging to be built out with cushy outdoor seating, raised garden beds, an al fresco dining room, or your very own lanai.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2025
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This lineup was constructed to make the other question marks on the roster irrelevant.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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There was no natural gas service to the home, officials said, adding that it had recently been constructed.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Put up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20up. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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