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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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Studies show that employees who put in more than 11 hour workdays are 67% more likely to have a heart attack.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
As the minority member of the commission, Gomez is frequently put in the difficult position of reading about Carr’s views of a range of issues through his social media posts.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
His original partner sold his business and bought stock, a friend put in $20,000, and Bear’s holdings, the majority, were the remainder making the total about $100,000.
—Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
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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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