SIT ON Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

sit on

verb

Definition of sit on

as in to crack down (on)

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Recent Examples of sit on Repeat the same steps as above but hold the band for assistance and sit on the pad or blanket. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 The report describes aggressive tactics in which hordes of solicitors sit on the phones all day, calling people to get them to refinance. — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026 Thin metallic accents sit on the endpieces of both frame styles, where the camera and indicator LED are on the standard Ray-Ban Meta glasses. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026 The school is auctioning off a chance to sit on the UConn women’s basketball bench during the preseason exhibition against Texas on October 19 at PeoplesBank Arena or against Army on October 25 at Gampel Pavilion. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sit on

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Today, aspiring developers can turn a good idea into a playable VPX table without ever putting down their phone.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
The slowdown in investment was put down to government hesitation over changes to Italy’s domestic tax incentive for TV shows and films.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of put down

Verb

Interestingly, the new legal action is not slapping down the merger right now.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026
Europe has called on China to voluntarily reduce hybrid car exports into the continent, but authorities in Beijing had reportedly slapped down the request, according to the Financial Times.

— Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of slap down

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Freedom eventually left the arena and portrayed the episode as an attempt to silence his views.

— Victoria Craw, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026
The level of organization is surprising, but this is a trend of Jews being portrayed in certain ways and trying to be silenced.

— Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of silence

Verb

By failing to suppress a Democratic campaign ad about the scandal, the Republican Party is only calling more attention to the misuse of $10 million meant for Florida’s Medicaid program.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Critics say the changes could suppress overseas turnout; volunteers have responded with VoteBnB, matching voters with rides and places to stay near polling stations.

— Branimir Pipal, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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