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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“I believe Microsoft maybe has as much revenue in cybersecurity as the entire cybersecurity industry put together outside of it,” Weed said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 2, 2026
My Slate colleagues have put together all the material you need for a great evening online.
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026
Ask your guests about their allergies and snack preferences then put together a snack basket.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Howitzers are put together from metal subsystems, such as the barrel, the breech mechanism the shell is loaded into and hydraulics that reduce recoil when artillery fires.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
“Oh, um, Nico’s in chorus and drama club with me. He’s showing me how to put together a song on his digital audio workstation.”
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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