put forth

phrase

Synonyms of put forthnext
1
b
: to make public : issue
2
: to bring into action : exert
3
: to produce or send out by growth
put forth leaves
4
: to start out

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Democrats have signaled plans to put forth bills to help Americans with health care costs, bring back enhanced premium tax credits, and undo Medicaid cuts. — Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026 Alessandro Michele had been ruminating on a concept put forth in the book Black Swan. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026 Once the funds do get dispersed, the city’s Department of Public Works will put forth a request for proposal to begin a bidding process for hiring a landscaping company. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026 In recent election cycles, Democrats have put forth centrist candidates like Jolly in hopes of bringing Republican crossover voters. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for put forth

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“Put forth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20forth. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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