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as in situates
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
you can put this box next to the bookshelf
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2
as in says
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to think of a good way of putting the news
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as in calculates
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
put the time of the photograph at about noon
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as in imposes
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
a proposal to put a special tax on luxuries
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as in adjusts
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
put the words of his patriotic poem to the tune of a well-known drinking song
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Recent Examples of puts
Where to Stay The 1850 Hotel The 20-suite 1850 Hotel puts you right in the heart of Boone, a short walk from charming boutiques, coffee shops, and bars.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
When the weather allows, outdoor seating puts diners on eye level with the skyline.
—Kasia Dietz, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
And they are not remotely prepared when Harper’s firm puts its full weight behind burying them.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Another puts the patient on a cardiac monitor and tracks vital signs.
—Diana Torres, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
Musk also puts value in a candidate’s talent, drive, and trustworthiness.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
With the weather expected to warm up fast and temperatures expected to be higher than average, this puts the Southwest at high risk for drought this spring.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Directed by Josh Safdie, the frenetic adventure follows Chalamet as the fictional ping-pong champ Marty Mauser, who puts himself through the wringer to pursue his dream of becoming a table-tennis champ.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
Developed by Celeste Hughey, this version puts Palmer’s Samira, a lawyer on maternity leave, at the center.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
When the weather allows, outdoor seating puts diners on eye level with the skyline.
—Kasia Dietz, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
And they are not remotely prepared when Harper’s firm puts its full weight behind burying them.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Another puts the patient on a cardiac monitor and tracks vital signs.
—Diana Torres, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
Musk also puts value in a candidate’s talent, drive, and trustworthiness.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
With the weather expected to warm up fast and temperatures expected to be higher than average, this puts the Southwest at high risk for drought this spring.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Directed by Josh Safdie, the frenetic adventure follows Chalamet as the fictional ping-pong champ Marty Mauser, who puts himself through the wringer to pursue his dream of becoming a table-tennis champ.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
Developed by Celeste Hughey, this version puts Palmer’s Samira, a lawyer on maternity leave, at the center.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puts
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Subtle confidence in business situates you for success as the moon and Venus harmonize.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Such thinking situates Kurdi in a lineage of experimental musicians working in the second half of the twentieth century.—
Olivia Giovetti,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Gates Foundation’s influence has never been greater, its CEO says, but for the wrong reason.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The company says the architecture supports predictable handling during complex flight phases.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Chesterton calculates building fee charges on a per-square-foot basis.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The projections here come from a statistical model that uses player ratings to estimate relative team strength, calculates each team’s odds of winning every game and simulates the full tournament 30,000 times.—
Ryan Best,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Texas imposes a 10% cap for lending to people in that state.—
Carter Dougherty,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Santa Ana also imposes a local retail tax on cannabis, and dedicates that revenue to youth and prevention programs.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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The dining table then attaches and adjusts in between those benches for outdoor dining.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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In this case, start with a small amount and increase gradually as your body adjusts.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
10 Feb. 2026
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If a new account opens and immediately bets on a single player micro-market, that’s suspicious.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Similarly, if an existing account that typically bets $50 on certain games suddenly places a $1,000 bet, that outlier behavior could trigger an investigation.—
Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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To address this problem, XPRO Jets Charters’ service model places an emphasis on improving the onboard experience through higher-quality food and service standards.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Díaz places the artist within a long tradition of Puerto Rican protest that uses dance, music and celebration to generate political action.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Leferi Chairman Choi In-seok expresses his condolences in his own statement following the late influencer's death.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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No other word expresses so much hatred and bigotry.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Puts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puts. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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