PUT IN Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

put in

verb

Definition of put in

as in to plant

to put or set into the ground to grow put in a crop of winter wheat

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Recent Examples of put in Al Qaeda, the terrorist organization responsible, was driven from Afghanistan, its leadership decapitated, the chief planner of 9/11 put in prison. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026 The Lions controlled the game from start to finish, putting in one of their most complete performances of the season while keeping a dangerous San Diego side from threatening. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026 Their defense finally put in the type of performance fans have been waiting for. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 Once an interview is taped, it’s quickly edited and put in a vault. — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for put in

Recent Examples of Synonyms for put in

Verb

After Joplin police reached out to the FBI, the campaign manager told federal authorities that Ross wanted the drugs planted in Secker’s car or purse while Ross was on vacation in South Carolina, the affidavit alleges.

— Ava Kelley, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
Five years ago, David Mueller planted a 12-acre (5 hectare) field of Kernza, a perennial grain similar to native grasses found in parts of Europe and western Asia.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of plant

Verb

In a move away from the traditional group stages, the league phase is designed to be fair through a seeding system.

— Leon Imber, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
This is an important game for City Section playoff seeding purposes and also provides more evidence of which team will compete for a league title.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of seed

Verb

On the next point, Eala drilled the ball into Jović’s forehand before wrong-footing her with a change of direction, then hit a 112 mph serve — a lightning strike compared to Eala’s usual serve — and Jović’s return sailed out.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Miles of steel cables were drilled at least a foot deep into the mountain rock, to ensure dozens of climbers are safe to traverse the mountainside simultaneously.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026