PUTTING IN (FOR) Synonyms: 11 Similar Words

putting in (for)

verb

present participle of put in (for)

as in requesting

to give a request or demand for several employees have already put in for vacation time during the last week of December

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Early Wednesday, Paramount filed a motion requesting that Pitts step aside, citing his previous role as a labor lawyer, including for the Writers Guild of America.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Nurse was with the Oilers for 12 seasons but had a less-than-optimal departure, requesting a trade after enduring years of criticism, often warranted, from fans and media alike.

— Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

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Martin noted that the city used to await results from second-round tests for live bacteria before ordering such cleanups but this year decided not to hold off.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Shipwrecked features recordings of calls between the Italian Coast Guard and Schettino, with the former repeatedly ordering the captain to return to the ship and ensure the safe evacuation of everyone on board.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026

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