as in to throw (on)
to place on one's person
she donned her best gown for the ball
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Recent Examples of don
Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 19 Mar. 2025
Nevertheless, Landau’s concept required Menzel and her co-stars to don harnesses and ascend Stella, to dance while climbing, and–in Menzel’s case–to belt while suspended upside-down in the air.
—Luna Adler, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
Okla Jones, Essence, 23 June 2025
Tyler and Yasbeck, 62, posed on the red carpet together, donning summery outfits.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 23 June 2025
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Verb
If nothing else, at least this pixie cut means we’re bound to see Emma don even more temporary hair looks.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 19 Mar. 2025
Nevertheless, Landau’s concept required Menzel and her co-stars to don harnesses and ascend Stella, to dance while climbing, and–in Menzel’s case–to belt while suspended upside-down in the air.
—Luna Adler, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
In Los Angeles, notable figures such as Meagan Good, Jonathan Majors, Keke Palmer, Tiffany Haddish, and more, donned their most stylish outfits at the Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 June 2025
Tyler and Yasbeck, 62, posed on the red carpet together, donning summery outfits.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for don
Noun
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Kennedy praised that doctor and his methods in a visit to the region.—
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8 July 2025
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Drawing from obscure archival material, the episode outlines how a group of Dutch experts, most of them doctors and chemists, helped improve and formalise distillation techniques in Scotland.—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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He was impeached, but there are very strong, extreme supporters who believe that all of our elections have been rigged.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Newsom is seeking $787 million — the same amount that Fox News paid to settle a defamation suit with Dominion Voting Systems, a company that claimed the network repeatedly aired false allegations about its voting machines to boost Trump’s lies that the 2020 election was rigged.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025
Noun
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He was ultimately not accepted to Columbia where his father, Mahmood Mamdani, is a professor of Government and a professor of anthropology political science and African studies.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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The estate of a Northwestern University professor, who died by suicide last year after being investigated in a controversial federal probe, is suing the school for allegedly discriminating against her and evicting her from her lab — blaming the university, in part, for her death.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Because bathroom mirrors facilitate putting on makeup and shaving, light is hugely important.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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The Astros put on a show in Friday night’s series opener between the two teams and handed Los Angeles its worst loss in the history of Dodger Stadium.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Tough middle and high school students have multiple teachers and the same is true for instructors, relationship building must be emphasized.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Canadian actor Truesdale, who plays ballet instructor Raphaël Marchand and right-hand man to Le Ballet National director Geneviève Lavigne (Charlotte Gainsbourg), echoed these sentiments.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
29 June 2025
Verb
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The siblings grew up in the lap of luxury, dressed in the finest silks, with doting courtiers catering to their every whim.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
26 June 2025
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Staff said she was dressed as a bride, wearing white and having her hair done.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The campus is home to several historic landmarks such as the Davis Home, home of educators Dr. George E. Davis and Marie G. Davis.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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This framework reflects the work of a center-right and center-left coalition of civics educators and other stakeholders.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Social engineering and phishing: Scammers trick users into giving away their contact information.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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This is exactly how scammers trick people into giving up personal details, login credentials, or even payment information.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2025
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“Don.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/don. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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