put in

Definition of put innext
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 The Maryland governor implored his fellow Democrats contemplating a 2028 run to focus on the 2026 midterm elections and put in the work to help Democrats win back power. Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 9 Apr. 2026 According to the letter, the inspectors will recommend removing sanctions put in place in response to an audit of the seminary’s finances. Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026 For travelers choosing to summit Mount Everest, hiking enthusiasts should be aware of new rules put in place this year that require climbers to have previous experience along with certain health certifications, according to the Asia edition of Travel + Leisure. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026 Brandin Podziemski put in 20 points. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for put in
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  • Fredricks hopes that one of those students at the old Wilson Elementary School comes forward and reaches out to her about their experience helping plant the seeds for this historic tree.
    Heath Kalb, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The driver sits low, like a sports coupe, making the ride smooth, centered and planted.
    Morgan Korn, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Nuggets, who finish the season at San Antonio on Sunday night, prioritized rest over seeding.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The teams that are eliminated in the play-in tournament before getting to the playoffs are seeded into the NBA Draft lottery based on regular-season record.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
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  • Nearby, men drill the girders of a bridge; the iron beams make bold crisscrosses, moving the eye diagonally.
    Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
  • But drilling new wells takes time.
    Camila Domonoske, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026

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“Put in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20in. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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