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)
Synonyms
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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After tumbling through the solvents to remove soil, the fabric is rinsed with another solution, put through a high-speed spin to extract excess solution, and dried to evaporate any remaining solution in the clothes.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2024
Editor's tip: The mini, 1.6-ounce tube ($16) is a fabulous option for your travels, especially after your skin is put through the wringer—notably, moisture-sucking airplane air.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 16 Aug. 2024
At boot camp, Vi and her fellow cadets are put through a rigorous grind under the uncompromising supervision of Captain Ryan Douglas (Klena).
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2024
All MMMs should be put through a process called backtesting to assess accuracy.
—Cody Greco, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2024
Editor's tip: The mini, 1.6-ounce tube ($16) is a fabulous option for your travels, especially after your skin is put through the wringer—notably, moisture-sucking airplane air.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 16 Aug. 2024
At boot camp, Vi and her fellow cadets are put through a rigorous grind under the uncompromising supervision of Captain Ryan Douglas (Klena).
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2024
All MMMs should be put through a process called backtesting to assess accuracy.
—Cody Greco, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Put through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20through. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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