PUT TO IT Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

put to it

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as in hard put

faced with difficulty or uncertainty about what to say, think, or do She was put to it to hand over the keys to her new car.

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at a loss

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High cash value life insurance is increasingly part of that strategy, providing tax-advantaged, accessible capital that can help fund operations, seize opportunities or weather disruptions without selling core assets at a loss.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
After a weekend sweep of the Washington Nationals, a step up in competition has left the Marlins at a loss.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

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