as in to fulfil
to carry through (as a process) to completion
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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Recent Examples of put through
If your employer is selecting people to put through an AI skills course, express your interest - even if your current role does not specifically require it.
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Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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.
—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
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Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put through
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The property also has two pools, a tennis court and a $1 million geothermal heating system and concealed solar field, which allows the estate to fulfill its own energy needs.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Observers say Trump's desire for the Nobel Peace Prize looms large over the summit with Putin, as the president looks to fulfill a campaign promise to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
15 Aug. 2025
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When culture starts performing alignment instead of living it, most companies reach for fixes: tighter messaging, new values, more playbooks.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Goose will perform at the Park City Song Summit this weekend before continuing their ongoing tour through the fall.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
14 Aug. 2025
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Florida is set to execute a death row inmate for the kidnapping and stabbing death of a young woman who was attacked at work more than four decades ago.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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The trailer reveals Park’s character Yun Yi-rang transforming from socialite to business mogul while executing elaborate schemes against corrupt villains.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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Help students achieve upward economic mobility, measured by post-graduation earnings, wealth-building potential, and employment outcomes.—
Jamie Merisotis,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Then strain again through the cheesecloth as directed above. Notes: Use a burr grinder or the supermarket coffee-aisle grinder to achieve a coarse to medium-coarse grind, or ask your local coffee shop to grind the beans for you.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Russia has a 50-year goal, to re-unite parts of the old Soviet Union; Ukraine has a more immediate goal, to stop the war and not give up any territory to do so.—
Richard Stengel,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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In 2024-2025 the lodge stayed open for the winter, doing events like winemaker dinners.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Israel, meanwhile, has vehemently denied carrying out a genocide in Gaza and said Hamas is to blame for recent reports of widespread starvation.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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In case of doubt, competent authorities may carry out random on-site inspections of cybersecurity standards in the companies, for which the management can be held liable.—
Dennis-Kenji Kipker,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Burton made a triple, a layup, and two free throws to help the Valkyries push their lead back to 20 by the 1:30 mark of the third quarter.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
14 Aug. 2025
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Stewart, who was placed on the injured list on Tuesday, made four appearances for the Dodgers, giving up two runs and six hits in 3⅔ innings for a 4.91 ERA.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
14 Aug. 2025
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These types of storms often go through an eyewall replacement cycle or ERC.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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All new staffers go through extensive training, including a five-hour corporate philosophy class where they’re taught how to be a successful employee.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Put through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20through. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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