put in
verb
put in; putting in; puts in
1
: to make a formal offer or declaration of
put in a plea of guilty
2
: to come in with : interpose
put in a word for his brother
3
: to spend (time) especially at some occupation or job
put in six hours at the office
4
: plant
put in a crop
1
: to call at or enter a place
especially
: to enter a harbor or port
2
: to make an application, request, or offer
—often used with for
… had to retire and put in for a pension.—
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put in a crop of winter wheat
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The worst of them had no legs, arms or tail after they were put in the same tank together, which resulted in the animals biting and eating each other.
—Julian Camejo, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
And on Tuesday, the mayor rescinded a TikTok ban for city agencies put in place by his predecessor, former Mayor Eric Adams, as first reported by POLITICO.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
As punishment, Damari was put in a cold shower for an extended period of time.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
But Vaghy has put in plenty of work over the years to fine-tune her craft as well.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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Julian Camejo, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
And on Tuesday, the mayor rescinded a TikTok ban for city agencies put in place by his predecessor, former Mayor Eric Adams, as first reported by POLITICO.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
As punishment, Damari was put in a cold shower for an extended period of time.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
But Vaghy has put in plenty of work over the years to fine-tune her craft as well.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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Putin
biographical name
Pu·tin
ˈpü-tin 
Vladimir Vladimirovich 1952– president of Russia (2000–08); prime minister (2008–12); president (2012– )
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