put forth

phrase

Synonyms of put forthnext
1
a
: assert, propose
b
: to make public : issue
2
: to bring into action : exert
3
: to produce or send out by growth
put forth leaves
4
: to start out

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Facing the less-than-impressed detectives, Bret puts forth his theory of the Trawler, which he’s largely cribbed from Joan Didion’s writing on Charles Manson. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026 The House of Representatives has put forth the SELF DRIVE Act — the first version of a federal autonomous vehicle framework that includes heavy trucks. — Mark Dalton, Oc Register, 26 Aug. 2026 Paramount had no comment Sunday on any proposals put forth late last week for discussion in Monday’s part face-to-face, part virtual meeting. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Aug. 2026 No direct evidence has been put forth linking Samson’s fatal flight to an electrical jolt. — Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for put forth

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