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put-on

[poot-on, -awn, poot-on, -awn] / ˈpʊtˌɒn, -ˌɔn, ˈpʊtˈɒn, -ˈɔn /


put on


VERB
stage a performance
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
be truthful


Example Sentences

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“There’s always tons of issues going on for a governor, and education issues are likely to be put on the back burner.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

A retreat in global oil prices in recent weeks limits the threat of inflation spreading beyond energy costs and eases the pressure this has put on household budgets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

In 1978, Scappaticci, who died in 2023, was put on a new IRA security unit specifically tasked with flushing out spies within its ranks.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

On June 24, Serrano was put on a plane in shackles and flown from Miami to Caracas.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Tansy put on her hat, and Dad took her to school in the wagon for her first day.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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