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putting

NOUN
acting
Synonyms
STRONG
assuming characterization depiction dramatics dramatizing enacting enactment feigning hamming histrionics imitating imitation impersonation improvisation mime mimicry pantomime performance playing portrayal portraying posing posturing pretending pretense rendition seeming simulating stagecraft stooging theatre theatricals
WEAK
play acting showing off
NOUN
miniature golf
Synonyms
WEAK
mini golf par-three golf peewee golf putt-putt

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"Putting these systems in place show women that they are thought about, that one miscarriage is enough to be thought about and to be supported," she says.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Putting a red pump on a can of Diet Coke isn’t going to be the factor that sways ticket sales.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

“I miss you. Putting my hand on your heart. I’ll see you soon,” it said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Putting in longer hours on a single day was associated with higher sharpness, suggesting people can rise to immediate demands.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Putting dirty clothes back on was a sacrilege.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour