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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“They were in a stretch right there where every single day, they were getting a stud hurt. They put together a winning streak against the Tigers, then Clay Holmes has the comebacker break his ankle.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 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
While he put together a pitch and fielded calls, Caley, 34, went to the spa.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
"There are so many special memories within the walls, not to mention the rooftop. The team have put together some really impressive plans and I'm excited for people to see it when it's ready."
From BBC • May 11, 2026
He put together a complicated plan and was able to convince his friends to take part.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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