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
The companies building them are putting up hundreds simultaneously, in places the grid was never designed to reach, on timelines that utility companies, with their seven year queues for new connections, simply can’t comprehend.
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Vinod Khosla,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
The counterpoint, though, is that Robinson was a 40% free throw shooter this year, only puts up three shots per game, and averaged fewer than 20 minutes per game across 60 contests.
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John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The Valkyries’ offensive droughts this season have largely come in the third quarter, and the Liberty have the talent to put up points in a hurry.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
In his four seasons in Quebec, 1981-85, Marian scored 98 goals and put up 241 points in 252 games.
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David J. Neal,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
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Vinod Khosla,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
The counterpoint, though, is that Robinson was a 40% free throw shooter this year, only puts up three shots per game, and averaged fewer than 20 minutes per game across 60 contests.
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John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The Valkyries’ offensive droughts this season have largely come in the third quarter, and the Liberty have the talent to put up points in a hurry.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
In his four seasons in Quebec, 1981-85, Marian scored 98 goals and put up 241 points in 252 games.
—
David J. Neal,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
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Would Wimbledon consider erecting statues of non-British champions, such as Martina Navratilova, Serena Williams or Roger Federer?
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Prevention, however, does not lie in erecting a physical barrier.
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Such strategies include building green roofs and courtyards to help with shading and air circulation, and using dense materials such as concrete or brick that can stabilize indoor temperatures in heat.
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The latest work uses that capability to scan the space above a chip and build a detailed electromagnetic map.
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Since the band was formed, the group has sold over 100 million records worldwide.
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SparkHouse’s cafe and bar is open to the public and sells tea, coffee (try the honey matcha latte), wine, beer cocktails and small bites.
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The April 2025 incident at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey sent three teenagers to a hospital, months after a California oversight body ruled the facility was not a safe place for youths to be housed.
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The Loews Kansas City houses 1587 Prime, the steakhouse co-owned by football celebs Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
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That will really set the tone for that day, which is just being plotted out now, to really engage in a conversation that will be open to industry pass holders, press, and public to talk about the future of independent film.
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Sources tell OutKick that Pitaro backed Mark Jones in 2020 when Jones falsely accused police officers of plotting to shoot him.
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It is stored in an inactive form in cells such as the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and immune system—acting as the body’s reserve bank, indicating how much iron is available for future use.
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That badge allowed former surfer Conan Hayes, who was acquainted with election-denier and MyPillow founder Mike Lindell, to enter the secure room where the machines were stored and take images of the voting machines and associated data.
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But the data center boom has raised many questions about land use, the resources the complexes consume and the risk of costs being spread to other Georgia residents and businesses.
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Gonzales ran with a platform decisively to the left, supporting Medicare-for-all, raising the minimum wage and cracking down on junk fees.
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Workers constructed a special tunnel to bring the larger ones into the building, in Midtown Manhattan.
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Acting as the first line of defense, guardrails must be constructed to withstand today’s threats.
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“Put up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20up. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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