PUT BY Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

put by

verb

Definition of put by

as in to store

to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place have money put by for an emergency

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Recent Examples of put by Flip the script and set up an entryway for staying put by placing a comfy daybed by the door. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025 Rose picked up well over five strokes on the field on the greens, leading the field in strokes gained putting by a wide margin. — Justin Ray, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025 While a few noted that the croissant had decent flavor, most were off-put by the lack of color and dough-like texture. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024 When the smoke cleared, leaving stains on the green that didn’t affect their shots, Scheffler, who missed birdie puts by inches on 16 and 17, came up an inch short again on his 26-footer. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for put by

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The panels store within the roof rails when driving but expand at camp to deliver up to 600 watts of charging while doubling as an awning, saving space and weight as compared to separate awning and charging systems.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Their discovery drew immediate scrutiny of the owners of the funeral home, who previously operated a south suburban crematory that was shut down in March 2025 after the remains of more than 100 bodies were found improperly stored there.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of store

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Shoes have a reputation for being clunky and not ideal for packing, but these lightweight, flexible flats can be stashed in a carry-on or weekender bag with no trouble.

— Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
August has been a solid month for stocks, but investors hoping to stash some cash in the fall can still be paid well for using certificates of deposit.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of stash

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Tim Curry’s magic lay in his ability to be outrageous without being self-conscious, Tom Nichols writes.

— David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026
But Fosdick’s real radicalism lay in his insistence that Scripture was not static or inerrant but needed to be read in the context of an evolving culture and country.

— Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026

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