1
as in to erect
to fix in an upright position
the builders put up the walls before starting on the roof
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2
as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
plans to put up a pavilion in the public gardens
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3
as in to sell
to offer for sale to the public
put their possessions up for auction
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the university puts up students in a variety of buildings
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as in to plot
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 put up
Bassey opened Summer League by putting up 14 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks against Memphis days after joining the team, then had 22 points, 13 boards and three rejections against New York.
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025
The man put up his hands and Reed shot the arrow, according to the complaint.
—Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2025
The Nossa Senhora do Cabo’s crew members couldn’t put up much of a fight: The vessel had been battered by a storm, and they had been forced to toss many of its cannons overboard to keep it afloat.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2025
No one can say these shows and these actors didn’t put up a fight to be nominated this year.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 15 July 2025
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025
The man put up his hands and Reed shot the arrow, according to the complaint.
—Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2025
The Nossa Senhora do Cabo’s crew members couldn’t put up much of a fight: The vessel had been battered by a storm, and they had been forced to toss many of its cannons overboard to keep it afloat.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2025
No one can say these shows and these actors didn’t put up a fight to be nominated this year.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put up
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Of course, the powers that be erected giant roadblocks to try to hinder him — and failed.—
Jeremy Helligar,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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The state’s emergency rules gave DeSantis the power to commandeer an airport owned by Miami-Dade County and deploy more than a dozen contractors to erect a tent city that has so far cost taxpayers about $240 million, according to available public records.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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For instance, social connection lifts our mood and benefits health overall — and friends can hold people accountable when building new, healthy habits.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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Teens benefit most from opportunities that blend rigorous academics or real-world work, meaningful mentorship, and hands-on projects — experiences that build skills and confidence long after college applications are done.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Topline Hershey will soon raise its candy prices, according to multiple outlets, citing a jump in cocoa costs that have provoked the chocolate company to rethink its list prices and the quantities or weight of candy sold in each container.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Gannett sold its north Phoenix printing facility for $38 million in August 2023, according to Maricopa County records.—
Russ Wiles,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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The mezzanine housing the wheelhouse provides direct access to a flybridge offering the flexibility to create a sunbathing lounge, al fresco dining area, or private retreat with direct access to the pool.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Another place to learn important New Smyrna history is the Mary S. Harrell Black Heritage Museum, a free museum housed in an 1899 church building that uses photos, oral histories, and artifacts to tell the story of African Americans in small town Florida over the course of the 20th century.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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Heading into the summer, Howe and the decision-makers at St James’ Park were surely plotting how to move forward again.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Reiko Matsumura, a Yolo County sheriff’s deputy, is named on property records for a home and farmland plotted beside her sister Tammy’s property, where the explosions took place.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
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Artifacts and materials that were recovered during previous excavations of the area and stored in the Capitoline museum warehouses above have been brought down to the tunnels to be studied in their original context, D’Ambrosia says.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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This will make about a cup of honey syrup that can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 18 days.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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This includes: People with diabetes should be aware that prune juice can raise blood sugar levels.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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In addition to the money raised, the event boosted awareness of global poverty and hunger.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The decision to construct an entire studio for the prequel speaks to the scale of ambition driving this project.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 July 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 July 2025
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