PUTTING Synonyms: 251 Similar and Opposite Words

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 The dramatic lighting and wax museums are just spooky enough to summon the spirit of the witch trials without being off-putting for children. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026 But putting America on a presentation slide and actually establishing yourself in the US motorcycle market are two very different propositions. — New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026 But online reaction to the collections was increasingly negative, with open speculation about Viard’s ouster putting Bruno Pavlovsky, president of fashion at Chanel, on the back foot. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026 Kids can't open any of these accounts on their own, though, so parents should help their children understand how investing works including the benefits — and risks — of putting money in the stock market, financial experts say. — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026 This time, the extra-point was successful, putting Notre Dame up 34-20 early in the fourth quarter. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026 Then there was Colin Jost’s Pete Hegseth, putting the fun in whack job Defense Secretary once again. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2026 Wegmans is already putting its competitive strategy on display. — Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026 Yesterday, Demi Moore and Tallulah Willis arrived at Step Up’s 2026 Annual Inspiration Awards at the Skirball Cultural Center in coordinating Thom Browne skirt suits, putting a distinctly preppy spin on mother-daughter dressing. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026

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Verb

Escalating insurance premiums and rising bunker fuel expenses are placing additional operational pressure on tanker fleets.

— , CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
The proposal would also bar courts from placing those sentenced under the provision on probation or suspending their sentences.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of placing

Verb

Carmella is also still mad at Vicki for saying that Danny is raising her kids, and Heather is angry after learning that Vicki called her fake in Palm Springs.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
In 2013 the agency issued a rule saying the exclusion should apply only when an orphan drug is actually used for the rare condition it was designated for.

— John Mildenberger, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of saying

Verb

Other Grail investigators modeled the likely impact of their multicancer test, estimating a 25% reduction in the death rate for all cancers combined.

— H. Gilbert Welch, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026
The Forest Service also has a substantial backlog of deferred road maintenance, with the agency estimating that cost at more than $9 billion.

— Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of estimating

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Behind its imposing wood and stone exterior, suites outfitted in pine furniture and crisp white linens read chalet-chic.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Russia, traditionally one of the world’s large diesel exporters, has responded to the attacks by imposing a diesel export ban through at least the end of October.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of imposing

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Mistakes happen in football, especially when a team’s adjusting to a new coaching staff, new technique, hasn’t carved out an identity yet, and is working toward creating culture.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
Fox News offers stability this election season, while many of its rivals are adjusting to corporate maneuvers.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of adjusting

Verb

The only question left is whether buyers agree, and Jaguar has been explicit about betting the company on it.

— Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
But so are YouTube views, which represent the size of a sport’s digitally native audience, as well as betting handle in certain markets.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of betting

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Does the emphasis in this summer’s shows on Lee’s painting suggest a new phase in the reception of his work—situating him, perhaps, in greater proximity to Korean dansaekhwa painting than to the School of Things?

— Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
The Sun is in Virgo until September 22, situating you in your annual season of renewal and personal vitality.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of situating

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With artificial intelligence permeating nearly every aspect of life, therapists are seeing more people expressing anxiety about the technology.

— Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 6 Oct. 2026
When Slowing Things Down Actually Speeds Things Up Developing and expressing transformational care takes time.

— Michael Corvini, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026