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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The themes of poverty, greed and love, that’s the part that the viewers are putting into their enjoyment of the movie.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
Then, the toys were put into a bucket at which point they were named.
—New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
The blue and white striped patterns are likely due to striations that were put into the ice hundreds of years ago, when the ice was dragged across Antarctic bedrock.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 8 Jan. 2026
Plans had already been put into motion for Jerod Mayo, another former New England linebacker, to take over.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
Then, the toys were put into a bucket at which point they were named.
—New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
The blue and white striped patterns are likely due to striations that were put into the ice hundreds of years ago, when the ice was dragged across Antarctic bedrock.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 8 Jan. 2026
Plans had already been put into motion for Jerod Mayo, another former New England linebacker, to take over.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Put into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20into. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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