put together
Idioms-
Build, assemble, create, as in We put together the new bookcase , or This writer can't put together a coherent sentence . [First half of 1500s]
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Combine mentally, as in Once she put this and that together she knew exactly what had happened . [First half of 1600s] Also see put our heads together ; put two and two together .
Example Sentences
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"We needed to put together these two pieces of the puzzle, the rock chemistry and seismic data, in order to make the connection," said Gibson.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
Iraola has managed my old club since 2023 and, despite having to consistently sell his best players during that period, he has put together a team that has gained momentum, not lost it.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
General manager Pat Verbeek and coach Joel Quenneville have put together an exciting young Ducks team that should make deep runs in the playoffs for years to come.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
Here is a look at how the competition is put together and how the all-important voting system works:
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
“As you’ll see, I’ve put together a pretty tight schedule for today. You have appointments at every class break.”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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