put through
verb
put through; putting through; puts through
1
: to carry to a successful conclusion
put through a number of reforms
2
a
: to make a telephone connection for
b
: to obtain a connection for (a telephone call)
Examples of put through in a Sentence
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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The Jet Pilot is essentially a Daiquiri—rum, lime and simple syrup, one of the world’s great three ingredient drinks—put through a kaleidoscope.
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
Because she’s been put through the wringer, and she’s continued to make her work.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
Han, who also serves as the series’ showrunner, teased to Entertainment Weekly that every one of the characters will be put through the wringer at some point in Season 3.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
The 144th pick is among the next generation of NFL players being put through their paces with rookie minicamps taking place across the league.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 11 May 2025
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
Because she’s been put through the wringer, and she’s continued to make her work.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
Han, who also serves as the series’ showrunner, teased to Entertainment Weekly that every one of the characters will be put through the wringer at some point in Season 3.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
The 144th pick is among the next generation of NFL players being put through their paces with rookie minicamps taking place across the league.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 11 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for put through
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“Put through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20through. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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