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Recent Examples of put in
In Europe, a lot of the members of the royal families put in their time in the military in their respective countries.
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Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 5 Mar. 2026
There’s been no deadline that’s been put in front of me.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
When deciding what medical items to put in your daypack, Clymer said to think beyond Band-Aids and blisters.
—Jayme Moye, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
Investigators say the now-15-year-old put in the Notes app on her phone that she was touched inappropriately multiple times by Hank her babysitter.
—Mamie Bah, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 5 Mar. 2026
There’s been no deadline that’s been put in front of me.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
When deciding what medical items to put in your daypack, Clymer said to think beyond Band-Aids and blisters.
—Jayme Moye, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
Investigators say the now-15-year-old put in the Notes app on her phone that she was touched inappropriately multiple times by Hank her babysitter.
—Mamie Bah, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put in
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Trees, shrubs, and perennial flowers can be planted anytime.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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The garden workspace offers ample room to plant seedlings, mix soil, and organize tools with its flat work surface, drawer, hooks, and shelf.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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Instead of purchasing many different perennials to fill your front garden beds, choose a couple of self-seeding perennials that spread easily.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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With the loss, the Tigers missed out on the opportunity for an SEC tourney double-bye and will be seeded between fifth and 10th, depending on a host of other results into Saturday night.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Hawks worked the ball up court and got it to Webb who fake a drive to make some space and then drilled a three with 10 seconds left to retake the lead.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026
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Oil is lighter than water — that’s why disasters like those caused by the Exxon Valdez tanker and the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig create slicks on the surface.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Put in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20in. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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