put through

verb

Definition of put throughnext
as in to fulfill
to carry through (as a process) to completion the incoming university president is vowing to put through the sort of sweeping changes that will propel the school into the top tier academically

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Recent Examples of put through Experienced players will be put through only a 13-day camp, down from 20 days, and those with at least 100 NHL games on their resumes are now limited to two exhibition games. — Chris Johnston, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Inside, the aroma of maple wood erupts as a knife's handle is put through its band saw paces. — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026 Luckily, Yachty held his own in the ring and was able to get Williams his title opportunity despite being put through a table after the bell. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026 Each volunteer was then put through an intense session of cycling on a recumbent ergometer. — Mike McRae 03, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for put through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for put through
  1. fulfill
  2. perform
  3. accomplish
  4. achieve
  5. execute
  6. do
  7. carry out
  8. make
Verb
  • The Chair44 discovery, on the other hand, fulfills a decades-long quest to find a strong example.
    — Rachel Crowell, Scientific American, 12 Oct. 2026
  • My heart is not in it, my kids are my life, my work supports us and fulfills me, along with hobbies.
    — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of fulfill
Verb
  • Padma Khanna and other doubles performed some of the dances instead of Kumari, which made the continuity puzzle harder.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • And warming temperatures are hindering their ability to perform essential functions.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of perform
Verb
  • After all, the brain evidently accomplishes this task far more efficiently than transformers do.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Their fans should be more concerned with draft position than anything their teams might accomplish this season.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of accomplish
Verb
  • More than 180,000 giant tortoises roaming freely on our atoll is proof of what long-term commitment to conservation can achieve.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, women used toxic lead makeup to achieve what was viewed as a beautiful pale complexion.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of achieve
Verb
  • The property, which takes up residence in an 18th-century palazzo, looks fresh-faced and gorgeous after a multi-year and multi-phase renovation executed through the peak of the pandemic.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • In July, Florida became the first state in nearly a decade to execute two prisoners in one day.
    — David Fischer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of execute
Verb
  • The makeup is top-tier, the Aaliyah swoop bang is swooping, and the jewelry accents stand out without doing too much, which is usually her weak spot.
    — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
  • When the boy’s body turns up by a river, the wives’ sisterhood is split between doing what feels right and following their husband’s wishes and Islamic tradition.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of do
Verb
  • If Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is to be believed, America will soon gain the dubious distinction of joining the only four countries on the globe that carry out executions in public.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
  • These packs were then delivered to different turbines before technicians arrived to carry out work.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of carry out
Verb
  • The producer made some pointed observations about the state of independent cinema.
    — Lise Pedersen, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The acquisition of 100 percent of ZO Skin Health will be made in an all-cash transaction and funded through cash reserves and bank financing.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of make

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“Put through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20through. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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