put aside
phrasal verb
put aside; putting aside; puts aside
1
: to save or keep (something, such as money) to be used at a later time
She's been putting aside some money for a vacation.
Can you put a few minutes aside for a short meeting?
2
: to stop worrying or thinking about (something)
We need to put these problems aside for now and get the work done.
It's time to put aside our differences and start working together.
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However, Madonna revealed in 2025 that the music superstars put aside their differences and reconciled following John's Saturday Night Live appearance.
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Brendan Le, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Trump has endorsed the Senate's plan, which means House Republicans are likely to put aside any opposition and approve it, but the conference may require some reassurance.
—Riley Beggin, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
Fogel, a college sports enthusiast whose son played Division I football, acknowledged that his personal connections would have been difficult to put aside.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Dowe said the lawsuit sought to put aside funds in escrow to protect his clients.
—Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2025
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Brendan Le, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Trump has endorsed the Senate's plan, which means House Republicans are likely to put aside any opposition and approve it, but the conference may require some reassurance.
—Riley Beggin, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
Fogel, a college sports enthusiast whose son played Division I football, acknowledged that his personal connections would have been difficult to put aside.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Dowe said the lawsuit sought to put aside funds in escrow to protect his clients.
—Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Put aside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20aside. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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