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This is the mantra of Virgo, who’ll put in the hours, dedication and energy to attain their goals while looking fabulous in the process (even if they are exhausted beyond belief).
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Lisa Stardust, People.com, 28 May 2025
The cost-sharing request comes from a Biden administration directive to match 100% of the funds that the state puts in to share costs of the disaster cleanup after Hurricane Helene devastated the state as a Category 4 storm in September 2024.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 28 May 2025
There was not enough time in the film to put in that 20 minutes and keep all this other stuff.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 27 May 2025
Of the 15 balls put in play against Kershaw, nine were hit at least 95 mph off the bat.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 18 May 2025
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Lisa Stardust, People.com, 28 May 2025
The cost-sharing request comes from a Biden administration directive to match 100% of the funds that the state puts in to share costs of the disaster cleanup after Hurricane Helene devastated the state as a Category 4 storm in September 2024.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 28 May 2025
There was not enough time in the film to put in that 20 minutes and keep all this other stuff.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 27 May 2025
Of the 15 balls put in play against Kershaw, nine were hit at least 95 mph off the bat.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put in
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The fruit is planted and harvested by hand, which explains why delivered pineapples arrive without their crowns as they are used to plant new fruits — creating a sustainable growth process.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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The idea is firmly planted in the sprawling tax cuts package Republicans are hashing out in the House and aiming to pass in the coming days.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Though seeded second behind Italy’s Jannik Sinner, who is making a return from a doping suspension, Alcaraz defeated his rival in the final of the Italian Open last week.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Hampshire, which hosts a Class 4A regional, is seeded third but has already advanced to next Friday’s championship game since Rockford East doesn’t have enough players to finish the season and has forfeited Tuesday’s semifinal.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Alone at the top of the key, Brunson dribbled into a wide open three and drilled it, and the Knicks went on to win 116-113.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2025
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Carman crossed over the freshman to the right, then drilled the ball home in the lower right part of the net.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
21 May 2025
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“Put in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20in. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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