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Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting about
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According to police paperwork, Prut chased the man across the street before turning back to take the tool from the van and the keys to the vehicle.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026 -
Orion will zoom 4,000 miles (6,400 kilometers) beyond the moon before turning back, providing unprecedented and illuminated views of the lunar far side, at least for human eyes.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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But after seven wins in nine games, even some of Carrick’s more sceptical colleagues from playing days must be coming round to his candidacy by now.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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When Samson starts coming round in search of more of the morphine darts Kelson has been using to subdue him — not even zombies are immune to the appeal of opiates — Kelson starts treating his wounds, then joining him in his doses, then dancing with him to fragments of ’80s songs.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2026
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With fewer people using dating apps, more singles are setting out to meet other single people in real life.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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The two sides also signed a memorandum of understanding and a joint development agreement with Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power and the Saudi Water Transmission Company, setting out a roadmap for cooperation in the water sector.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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With that information, attackers can find weak spots and slip in without setting off alarms.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Putting about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20about. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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