put

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Nicha Rowson, who lives near the tip with her husband and two children, has had to put up with it for almost two years now.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Chinese official customs data put crude imports at 7.8 million barrels a day in May, which includes oil arriving by pipeline from Russia, a drop from around 11 million barrels a day in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

La Roux told An that West whispered to her, “I bet you think I just put women back about 10 years.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

"Then, when you go to put it in your ear, pull on your ear lobe with the opposite hand to open up the ear canal, insert the earplug and let it fully expand."

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

It’s super annoying, but at the same time, it reminds me that I put them there so I wouldn’t forget to go through them.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam