1
as in dismissing
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
he has the annoying habit of putting down others under the guise of offering constructive criticism
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2
as in recording
to make a written note of
we had the whole agreement put down on paper
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as in entering
to put (someone or something) on a list
put her down as one of the chaperones for the field trip
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as in sitting on
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
a tyrant who ruthlessly put down uprisings
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as in attributing
to explain (something) as being the result of something else
a fender bender that probably can be put down to the young driver's inexperience
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as in eating
to take in as food
the husky youngster seemed to put down her own weight in food at one sitting
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Recent Examples of putting down
While Athena eliminated Steel early, putting down the rest of her opponents was not an easy task.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Many stayed, putting down roots that grew into multigenerational farming families who continue to shape the region’s dynamic food scene.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Attracted by two soccer teams putting down roots in Mission Valley, local futbol fans looked to serenade a local goal-scorer or two.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
One pet parent shopper shared how within one hour of putting down this quilt, their muddy dog got all over it.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
Earlier this year, former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz reportedly picked up a $44 million penthouse there, adding his name to a growing list of high-profile owners putting down roots in South Florida.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 May 2026
For too many, the price of shelter already takes up the vast majority of income before raising a family and putting down roots even becomes a possibility.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
But even as residents say goodbye to one business, there are two new businesses putting down new roots.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Musielak says that putting down sandbags doesn't really help, as the water would find another path.
—Elle Meyers, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Many stayed, putting down roots that grew into multigenerational farming families who continue to shape the region’s dynamic food scene.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Attracted by two soccer teams putting down roots in Mission Valley, local futbol fans looked to serenade a local goal-scorer or two.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
One pet parent shopper shared how within one hour of putting down this quilt, their muddy dog got all over it.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
Earlier this year, former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz reportedly picked up a $44 million penthouse there, adding his name to a growing list of high-profile owners putting down roots in South Florida.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 May 2026
For too many, the price of shelter already takes up the vast majority of income before raising a family and putting down roots even becomes a possibility.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
But even as residents say goodbye to one business, there are two new businesses putting down new roots.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Musielak says that putting down sandbags doesn't really help, as the water would find another path.
—Elle Meyers, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting down
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However, not all analysts are dismissing that news that quickly.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Fox also erred in not dismissing attempts by Magness and Lee Watson to intervene in the lawsuit, the attorney general’s office claimed, saying neither has standing to take part in the litigation, since they aren’t named as defendants in the case.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2026
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Streaming games for grandparents or recording a child’s shifts on the ice seems like a natural way to share in these moments.—
Chris Murphy,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2026
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The former superstar had a pretty good season as a third-line winger with rookie center Danila Yurov and Yakov Trenin, recording 23 goals and 46 points in 75 games, but his salary is an issue.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
20 May 2026
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Both teams were ranked in the top five entering those games.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Police in Cambridge, Massachusetts are looking for a man who is suspected of assaulting a student inside a Harvard University dorm Tuesday, and then entering an MIT residence hall without permission soon after.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Yeah, add that to the long list of unsupported claims about these vaccines that have ranged from various anti-vaxxers asserting that the vaccines will turn you into a gigantic magnet to attributing seemingly every celebrity illness and death during the COVID-19 pandemic to the COVID-19 vaccines.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Slok has previously invoked Jevons paradox to explain why AI will actually create more jobs overall, despite some employers attributing layoffs to the technology.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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That means tolerating a certain level of damage from leaf-eating insects.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The overall objective is to educate guests on how to have a sustainable and enjoyable eating plan that continues post-stay—there are optional cooking classes to help establish the ground rules.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Maybe dinner is simply about getting food on the table quickly or minimizing dishes while spending time with your family — and that can still count as a successful meal.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2026
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Maybe dinner is simply about getting food on the table quickly, or about minimizing dishes while spending time with your family — and Brown says that can still count as a successful meal.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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The Louisville Kings beat the DC Defenders 33-30 after logging three interceptions and seeing Tyler Hudson log a 92-yard kick return touchdown.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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After seeing a Facebook listing for a free local bereavement support group last winter, Brand signed up for four sessions.—
Collaborative Colorado,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
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Apps appear inside the conversation, get invoked by name or by suggestion, and are reviewed before listing.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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“Putting down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20down. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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