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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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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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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
That's where money was put up by local government, state government and federal government.
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Aliss Higham, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Every single thing Sarah Lancashire does Every spy piece needs a world-weary handler who simply cannot put up with their young charges anymore (think of Martindale in The Americans or Gary Oldman in Slow Horses).
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
Beverly Aikins, Vance's mother, addressed Middletown City Council on Tuesday night and asked the city to put up a sign to publicly recognize her son as the vice president-elect.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2024
The mother of two proceeded to put up two fists and shake them towards herself like Yang, 34, does in the video.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Digital architecture erected at the founding of bitcoin set a limit of 21 million bitcoins.Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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With set to take office in January, time is running out for the to stop razor wire from being erected along Texas' border with Mexico.Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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The bishop wanted to build an even grander Gothic monument.Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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On that level, apartments were built inside of former storefronts.Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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The plan was to import pure cocaine into the U.S. from sources in Latin America, sell the product in the U.S., and use that money to procure guns, ammunition and explosives to be shipped to the Contras in Central America.T.J. English, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Arizona is one of the many U.S. states and five Canadian provinces where the vegetables were sold.Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 30 Nov. 2024
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Establishing a Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis to supplement—or replace—the eroded oversight housed within the Office of Management and Budget could form a cornerstone of broader efforts to streamline and liberalize federal regulation.Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Skip the Yankee Candle collection—unless cheesy, nostalgic candles are just the thing your home needs—and go for something elevated like this lavender scent housed in a decor-forward jar.Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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They are inspired by the real-life radical leader Robert Jay Mathews, played by Nicholas Hoult, and are plotting a war against the U.S. government.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 1 Dec. 2024
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Soon, the two were plotting their second collaboration, which began with the major challenge of adapting the Beat Generation writer for the screen — a feat only undertaken a few times.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
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Outside of snacking, Stasher bags also make a leakproof toiletry bag in a pinch and can even be used to safely store jewelry, medications, and other tiny travel essentials.Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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But beyond extending these ingredients’ shelf life, canning also transforms them, even boosting the flavor the longer its stored.Sofia Perez, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Royal Caribbean International raised its gratuity rates last month.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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The shelter raised $22,554 from the public on Giving Tuesday toward the anonymous donor's $100,000 match.Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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When constructed, the mansion featured the most modern plumbing, gas lighting and water systems, according to the California State Parks website.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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By the numbers: Therme Group's urban wellness centers cost between €400 million and €600 million on average to construct, Hanea says.Richard Collings, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Put up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20up. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
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