Thesaurus results for PUTTING

putting

verb

present participle of put

as in placing

to arrange something in a certain spot or position you can put this box next to the bookshelf

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Relevance

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as in saying

to convey in appropriate or telling terms tried to think of a good way of putting the news

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as in estimating

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 imposing

to establish or apply as a charge or penalty a proposal to put a special tax on luxuries

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as in adjusting

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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misadjusting

as in betting

to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event deciding to go for broke, he put $1000 on a horse that had 20 to 1 odds

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Recent Examples of putting Ford said in an interview published Monday that Canada should be prepared to cut off electricity exports to the United States if the trade war worsens, putting a potentially powerful weapon on the table. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026 According to EduTopia, putting images and short stories or quotes around the classroom can inspire students and give them a greater sense of belonging. — Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Hampton arguably made the play of the day when putting 49ers safety Ji’Ayir Brown on his back during a big run. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 Similar to the Dodgers, the Braves’ agreement includes putting Kalshi’s logo behind home plate at some home games. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Then, estimates were tweaked based on the 50/30/20 budgeting rule, which recommends putting 50% of your earnings toward needs, 30% toward wants and 20% toward savings. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 Hathaway plays a suburban mom whose neighborhood is suddenly and mysteriously transported from 1982 to prehistoric times, putting family and neighbors at the mercy of hungry dinosaurs. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 23 Aug. 2026 When Chicago loses population, there are fewer people to share the existing debt loads, putting more strain on those who remain. — Adam Drakulic, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Hurricane Helene occurred in 2024 plus a string of other storms that cut volume 25 to 30 percent according to growers, with the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission putting statewide yields down 20 to 30 percent. — Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting

Verb

At face value, young men exercising should not be reason to sound the alarms, and yet there is something treacherous about men in their formative years placing physical beauty as the ultimate expression of self-actualization.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026
The Kennedy Center's board has voted to credit Trump for a pending renovation project by placing his name on the building and grounds.

— Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of placing

Verb

After Panettiere’s passing, Neutrogena released a statement saying the company is deeply saddened by her death.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
On the battlefield, Zelenskyy was optimistic, saying Ukraine had almost completely regained control of the Dnipropetrovsk region, with only about 10 square kilometers and three small villages remaining outside Ukrainian control.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of saying

Verb

Residents said scores of people were abducted, with some estimating between 60 and 80 people were kidnapped.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
While research falls short on estimating how many faces a person sees in a day in 2026, researchers estimated a decade ago that 95 million photos and videos were posted to Instagram each day.

— Nicole Karlis, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of estimating

Verb

In recent days, the White House has turned from threatening attacks to imposing sanctions.

— Susan Page, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
The Savannah City Council is poised to join several other municipal and county governments along the I-95 corridor in imposing a 155-day moratorium on large data center developments.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of imposing

Verb

For some homebuyers, particularly those who expect to sell or refinance before the rate begins adjusting, an ARM could save money.

— Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
The research team further demonstrated the versatility of the material by building prototype antennas and microwave devices whose frequencies could be changed by adjusting the voltage or temperature.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of adjusting

Verb

The report proposed situating it at the western end of the Mall, near the Potomac River.

— Jennifer Tucker, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
Orienting and situating new guests has been honed to a fine art, and the activities and general levels of service are well-supervised and helpful.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Definition of situating

Verb

Even those who did not know Parton personally felt the loss, with Sarah Jessica Parker expressing her admiration for the multi-hyphenate.

— Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026
The State Department issued a statement on Wednesday expressing condolences to the victims of the flooding and pledged financial support.

— Matteo Moschella, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026