put into
phrasal verb
put into; putting into; puts into
1
: to use (a certain amount of energy or effort) when doing (something)
He puts a lot of energy into his performances.
2
: to invest (time, money, etc.) in (something)
We put a lot of money into (fixing up) that house.
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That’s the case every year during the team’s current contention window, but it’s being put into overdrive this season.
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The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
They’re put into three timelines, before a war, during a war, and after a war.
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october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Sophi and Jeremiah can barely speak or remember Jeff’s questions, putting into perspective for us viewers how depleted this tribe is after just five days and a gajillion losses.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2025
Serve Your Favorite Wine First At Quintessa, Mitchell drove us around the vineyard to grasp the time, effort, and care put into the destination.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
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The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
They’re put into three timelines, before a war, during a war, and after a war.
—Fiction Non Fiction
october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Sophi and Jeremiah can barely speak or remember Jeff’s questions, putting into perspective for us viewers how depleted this tribe is after just five days and a gajillion losses.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2025
Serve Your Favorite Wine First At Quintessa, Mitchell drove us around the vineyard to grasp the time, effort, and care put into the destination.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Put into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20into. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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