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
Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 20 May 2025
Yet, the sentiment has already been embraced by actor Pedro Pascal, who donned the same Saint Laurent boots as Skarsgård in March, and labels Rick Owens, Martine Rose, Givenchy, Maison Margiela and GmbH have all designed their own pair.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
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
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Verb
In a romantic gesture, the future queen also donned her wedding-day earrings, imbued with extra meaning because they were commissioned by her parents for the special day, as Town & Country noted.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 20 May 2025
Yet, the sentiment has already been embraced by actor Pedro Pascal, who donned the same Saint Laurent boots as Skarsgård in March, and labels Rick Owens, Martine Rose, Givenchy, Maison Margiela and GmbH have all designed their own pair.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
Noun
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for don
Noun
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The Franciscan Health building at 770 Indian Boundary Road houses the Emergency Department and doctors’ offices.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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This incident directly led to a rule change, giving doctors the final authority over player removal, rather than the manager.—
Geoff Scott,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Leisure activities—pickleball, baking—tend to encourage rigging oneself up with just the right gear, and plenty of different product-review sites will recommend the best-fitting sports bra or superior pie dish.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
5 May 2025
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Smartmatic sued the network four years ago, claiming that its hosts and guests amplified claims that the company was involved in rigging the 2020 presidential election.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Upon finding the document, Carpenter teamed up with fellow academic Nicholas Vincent, a professor of medieval history at Britain’s University of East Anglia, in order to confirm its authenticity, per The Guardian.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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At the time, Prevost was working as a professor by day and would help construct the seminary in the evenings.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Throughout the movie, the men go to work without shirts — their only way to cope with the temperature — but that’s nothing compared to the everyday pressure put on normal citizens under the military dictatorship, whose grip endured for another eight years.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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The moms put on matching leggings, get in formation, and shake their little asses to something that resembles a beat.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Expert instructors will teach you strategies to network successfully, revamp your resume and confidently transition into your dream career.—
Natalie Wu,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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Howard Fuller, an instructor for the Connecticut Rider Education Program at Tunxis Community College, said attitudes are different on the roads these days with distracted and disrespectful driving toward others.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Kardashian shared details from her graduation party, like her youngest son Psalm West dressed as a lawyer with a briefcase and lunch placemats depicting her flashcards from studying.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The fantastical album cover depicts Gray dressed like a sailor floating on a pillow and holding a large wishbone of the album’s namesake.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Before sports betting was legalized, Heather Eshleman, the prevention manager at the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling, got roughly three requests a year from educators requesting presentations on sports betting addiction.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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The McColl Center’s $40,000 grant was going toward its summer artist residency program for artists who are parents, caregivers or educators.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Their goal is to trick people into sharing their Medicare or Social Security number.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Life at the house seems more entertaining, but is that just a foolish fantasy designed to trick us into thinking that there is safe harbor somewhere?—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2025
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“Don.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/don. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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