specifically: the act or an instance of putting the shot
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: an option to sell a specified amount of a security (such as a stock) or commodity (such as wheat) at a fixed price at or within a specified time compare callsense 3d
VerbPut the car in the garage. I put the keys on the table. He put his arms around her and held her tight. He fell and accidentally put his hand through a window. The illness put her in the hospital for three days. They put her in prison for forgery. Her parents decided to put her in a special school for deaf children. If she drove 55 mph for 20 minutes, that would put her about halfway there by now. Don't forget to put your signature on the check. He put his phone number on a napkin. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
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Not just the migraine symptoms that occur during an attack, like severe head pain, nausea, sensitivity to smells and bright lights and dizziness—all of which hardly put you in the mood. Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2022 For a quake that the U.S. Geological Survey said was a magnitude 7.6 — Mexico’s National Seismological Service put it at 7.7 — the damage was surprisingly limited, with only one reported death. Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2022 Central banks are faced with the unenviable task of trying to put a lid on decades-high inflation without triggering harsh recessions that could unleash misery around the world. Julia Horowitz, CNN, 19 Sep. 2022 For those who have never been to the Rocky River Fall Art Festival, put it on your list for next year. Linda Gandee, cleveland, 19 Sep. 2022 The Labor Secretary, Marty Walsh, is participating directly and trying to put pressure on the railroads and unions to reach a deal. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022 Major ones or illness can put him out of commission.Fox News, 16 Sep. 2022 In their final season as a football independent before going to the Big 12, the Cougars could put themselves in a strong position with a win, especially with potential showcase games in October against Notre Dame and Arkansas. Stephen Hawkins, Chron, 15 Sep. 2022 While some companies carry out layoffs based on neutral methods, like an algorithm that chooses at random, Twilio’s plans put it at the forefront of a growing efforts among certain tech companies to rethink the way job cuts are handled. Kylie Robison, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022
Noun
If Wiseman can run the floor, grab rebounds, throw down put-backs and alley-oop dunks, and play sound positional defense, his season should be considered successful. Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Sep. 2022 In comedies, crotchety old New Yorkers are usually deployed for quick put-downs and punchlines.WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 The 7-footer scored 11 straight points for the Spartans, two buckets on alley-oops from A.J. Hoggard — one of those a three-point play — and two more on put-backs off offensive rebounds. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2022 Her impressive defense on Jones also helped limit the MVP candidate to just 10 points, most of which came off of put-backs. Alexa Philippou, courant.com, 13 Aug. 2021 Kuminga got off to a strong start, flying to the rim for a put-back dunk of a Draymond Green miss to give Golden State its first point of the game. C.j. Holmes, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 May 2022 South Carolina, which won it all in 2017, was ousted in the semifinals last season by one point to eventual champion Stanford when Boston’s put-back attempt bounced off the rim at the buzzer. Dave Campbell, ajc, 2 Apr. 2022 Dylan Cardwell puts Auburn back in front with a put-back dunk. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 5 Feb. 2022 Díaz’s two-run shot in the fifth put the Rays ahead 5-1. Mark Didtler, ajc, 30 July 2022
Adjective
After roaming to find a feeding site, crawlers settle down and stay put, using their strawlike mouthparts to feed on plant juices. Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 21 Sep. 2022 The stretchy inner shorts (3-inch inseam) simply stay put, even when the shorter outer-level layer breezes up and down. Christa Sgobba, SELF, 1 Sep. 2022 Investigators fielded tips, told those on nearby Midtown streets to stay put, and launched a citywide search, the interim chief said. Charlie Gile, NBC News, 23 Aug. 2022 To make a gravy for all this, put salt, pepper, and 2 to 3 tablespoons of flour in a Ball jar with a lid. Tim Neville, Outside Online, 8 July 2021 Which types of options to use when At Logica Capital, Himelsein tends to buy more call options on individual positions and focus more on the broader market for the downside with put options on the S&P 500 and other broad indices. Jacob Wolinsky, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2022 The time-saving tricks from One Bed include a fitted sheet with stay-put straps, labels for long and short sides and a split-corner flat sheet that is simple to tuck in without leaving excess fabric. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 17 May 2022 Lines have been drawn, and the choice to step over or stay put is looming. Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2022 For the second straight year, the government has advised those living away from home to stay put, and train and plane travel has been curtailed.NBC News, 2 Feb. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English putten; akin to Old English putung instigation, Middle Dutch poten to plant