How to Use putout in a Sentence

putout

1 of 2 noun
  • The shortstop fielded the grounder and threw to first base for the putout.
  • The leading goes beyond hits and putouts.
    — Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Woo just needed one final putout.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
  • The Braves scored in the eighth on a bizarre 3-6-3 putout.
    — ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Fouts got the first two batters to ground out to her for a 1-3 putout.
    — Michael Casagrande | [email protected], al, 21 May 2022
  • In the fourth, Davis showed off her glove and arm in recording all three putouts of the frame.
    — Andrew Turner, Daily Pilot, 4 May 2017
  • He's played six games in left with the Grizzlies, recording four putouts.
    — Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, 12 May 2018
  • Geyer also recorded three assists and a pair of putouts in the field.
    — Brian Haenchen, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Neto was credited with two putouts and an assist on the play.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Hirsh, who is Ramona's catcher, had six putouts and an assist.
    — Joe Naiman, Ramona Sentinel, 23 May 2017
  • The junior was perfect in the field, logging two putouts in the 8-0 win.
    — Brian Haenchen, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Apr. 2023
  • This year, catchers are recording more than 10% more putouts than first basemen.
    — Ted Berg, For The Win, 16 May 2018
  • Suárez recorded the first two outs of the third, a 1-3 putout and an unassisted out at first base.
    — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Suárez recorded the first two outs of the third, a 1-3 putout and unassisted out at first base.
    — Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
  • That play turned into a 1-3-1 putout that brought home the Pirates’ first run.
    — Steve Kroner, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 May 2021
  • DeGrom did not allow a hit or run, and escaped with two strikeouts and a putout at home plate.
    — James Wagner, New York Times, 13 May 2018
  • Happ made three putouts and was credited with three assists Wednesday.
    — Mark Gonzales, chicagotribune.com, 8 Aug. 2019
  • Montas did not require an outfielder to record a putout until the fifth inning.
    — Matt Kawahara, SFChronicle.com, 8 Aug. 2020
  • The sophomore shortstop also had seven putouts.
    — David Hinojosa, San Antonio Express-News, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Greinke led all qualified major league pitchers with 33 putouts.
    — Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, 3 Nov. 2019
  • Helix’s outfield turned in a memorable night, recording eight putouts.
    — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • The Rays outfield didn’t record a putout until Will Smith flied to right for the first out in the fifth.
    — Mark Gonzales, chicagotribune.com, 28 Oct. 2020
  • However, Day coaxed two softly hit balls back to her, resulting in a force at home and a putout at first.
    — Ted Dunnam, Houston Chronicle, 9 Mar. 2018
  • Sheahan ranged to his left, spun around and fired an off-balance throw to West at first base for the inning-ending putout.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Ty Williams nearly legged out a single to keep the inning alive but Sthele got the putout and ended the threat.
    — Adam Coleman, Houston Chronicle, 8 June 2018
  • Shaw has started two games in right this spring, logging 10 innings with one putout, one assist and one error.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Machado, a third baseman, had a putout in deep right field and an assist from his normal position in the fourth inning.
    — Bernie Wilson, ajc, 6 Sep. 2021
  • The defensive putout helped Kolek escape a potential jam.
    — Jaylon Thompson may 23, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
  • But Harvey induced a 6-3 putout to keep the Indians off the board.
    — Jeff Tully, latimes.com, 23 May 2018
  • Correa took one at-bat Monday, flying out to right field, and made one putout in the field during the second inning.
    — Houston Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2018

put out

2 of 2 verb
  • The fire has since been put out.
    — Tiago Ventura, Time, 2 June 2026
  • The fire has since been put out.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The fire was put out, and four adults in the car were found dead.
    — Shanzeh Ahmad, chicagotribune.com, 9 Mar. 2022
  • Come spring, plants will be ready to put out a flush of new growth.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Crews are still working to put out both fires.
    — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Philip rolled down the window and put out his hand.
    — Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
  • The three-alarm fire was put out within an hour and a half.
    — Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • In five minutes, the pots and flares had been knocked over and put out.
    — Doris Decleene, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026
  • While moving through the charred home putting out hot spots, crews found the body.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 July 2023
  • The wave of bold pink, red, or purple blooms this shrub puts out is worth it.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Schroeder said the project would be put out for bid in March.
    — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The fire was put out about a half hour after crews arrived.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
  • There are so many people putting out records and touring.
    — Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
  • Firefighters were able to put out the fire there.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
  • What is the person putting out there about themselves?
    — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
  • This was put out by the president.
    — NBC news, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The fire has since been put out, according to crews on scene.
    — Brynn Gingras, CNN, 26 July 2023
  • Crews removed parts of the roof in order to put out the fire.
    — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Eighty firefighters in all helped put out the fire.
    — Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
  • Crews cut the power to the area and put out the roadside fire.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Someone put out 10 bowls of cat food and milk for stray cats.
    — Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Tang already has put out a statement.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Over the years, because certain things are put out there or not.
    — Antwan Staley, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2021
  • These tapes were put in a drawer and never put out in the world.
    — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2025
  • And then someone would put out the fire and then start laughing, too.
    — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2022
  • Fire rescue said early on that putting out the fire could take days.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
  • This buildup leads to more extreme fires that are even harder to put out.
    — Mark Kreider, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Pat McAfee put out a statement about it.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Deputies put out a be-on-the-lookout for a dark-colored car.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
  • No Idea was based right down the street and had put out countless records.
    — Josh Chesler, SPIN, 5 Mar. 2022

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