1
as in erecting
to fix in an upright position
the builders put up the walls before starting on the roof
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2
as in building
to form by putting together parts or materials
plans to put up a pavilion in the public gardens
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as in selling
to offer for sale to the public
put their possessions up for auction
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as in housing
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the university puts up students in a variety of buildings
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as in plotting
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 putting up
Tatum then helped lead the Celtics to back-to-back wins without Brown, putting up 26-12-5 against the Hawks before posting season highs in points (32) and assists (eight) against the Hornets.
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
California’s elite putting up their nanny or private chef in a backyard pad — or renting them out as Airbnbs — will do little for the economics (or politics) of the housing crunch, but will help around the margins.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
There was a period in the past when Budzak was a swimmer putting up impressive times.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
After putting up 80+ points against Syracuse Tuesday night for the first time in five games, SMU coach Andy Enfield boiled his team’s successes this season down to a simple statement.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
But give the man credit for putting up numbers that are borderline unfathomable, small sample size notwithstanding.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Denzel Washington stars as a legendary music producer trying to buy back control of his record label, putting up all his assets to get the money.
—Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
Speaking of Netflix’s book adaptations, The Night Agent also appears to be putting up a solid performance after a bit of a lackluster debut.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
Grand Canyon led Air Force 43-24 at halftime, with Williams putting up eight points.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
California’s elite putting up their nanny or private chef in a backyard pad — or renting them out as Airbnbs — will do little for the economics (or politics) of the housing crunch, but will help around the margins.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
There was a period in the past when Budzak was a swimmer putting up impressive times.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
After putting up 80+ points against Syracuse Tuesday night for the first time in five games, SMU coach Andy Enfield boiled his team’s successes this season down to a simple statement.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
But give the man credit for putting up numbers that are borderline unfathomable, small sample size notwithstanding.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Denzel Washington stars as a legendary music producer trying to buy back control of his record label, putting up all his assets to get the money.
—Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
Speaking of Netflix’s book adaptations, The Night Agent also appears to be putting up a solid performance after a bit of a lackluster debut.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
Grand Canyon led Air Force 43-24 at halftime, with Williams putting up eight points.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting up
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Jackie made lots and lots of money predicting the weather, erecting things, or playing the numbers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Officials reinforced stay-at-home orders by erecting fences around some apartment buildings, essentially incarcerating occupants.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
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The report suggested either adding event space or building a sports complex nearby.—
Mark Dee
April 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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While students are surrounded by technology, teachers say that exposure alone is not building the kind of skills needed for academic or professional environments.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2026
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Early March, the city council voted 9 to 6, directing the city manager to collect more information about the costs of moving City Hall and selling the land and comparing them to fixing up the building.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The spa was introduced in 2005, and in the same year, Silica, a clinic hotel aimed at housing those visiting for psoriasis treatment, was opened.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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An Israeli airstrike hit the building housing their music school, along with several other businesses including a maternity clinic, on March 23.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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In Minnesota, a man was sentenced to life in prison for plotting the murder of a real estate agent in part by luring her to a bogus showing.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Cam is quietly plotting to reclaim his post, turning every misstep into ammunition.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Viejas have gathered the artifacts and remains that have been discovered on the site and have been storing them in a shipping container.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The department received additional penalties for improperly documenting training, failing to identify and evaluate the hazards of transporting and storing the ordnance, and leaving explosives unattended.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the arc — first raising expectations for a big reveal, then declaring there was nothing to see, and ultimately a forced, flawed document dump — was a stubbornly problematic storyline that ran through her time as attorney general.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Despite recent rain and snow in Northern California, state water officials say the Sierra snowpack remains near historic lows, raising concerns about water availability during the hot summer months.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Instead of constructing entire components from tungsten, researchers are focusing on applying thin tungsten layers onto more manageable base materials.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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Katherine Schwarzenegger's video of action star husband Chris Pratt constructing a dollhouse for their daughters has generated a big response.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Putting up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20up. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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