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
CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
But instead of finding Oliver there, Bree broke down into sobs on the shoulder of Oliver’s wife and fellow Baird professor, Marianne (Gabriella Pession) — all while still donning her Goth attire.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
David K. Li, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Sleep Token fans don cosplay for headline act Sleep Token fans were easy to spot Friday, from T-shirts with the band’s name to fans fully cosplaying as the band’s lead singer.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Sabate donned his yellow-and-blue costume and brought the mischievous spirit of the Minions to Milan in the men's short program Tuesday.
—CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
But instead of finding Oliver there, Bree broke down into sobs on the shoulder of Oliver’s wife and fellow Baird professor, Marianne (Gabriella Pession) — all while still donning her Goth attire.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
Corcoran was supposed to be nude for that upside-down scene, but ultimately convinced Falcone and Leone to allow her to don briefs, the lawsuit said.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Sleep Token fans don cosplay for headline act Sleep Token fans were easy to spot Friday, from T-shirts with the band’s name to fans fully cosplaying as the band’s lead singer.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for don
Noun
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That includes asking questions from both the patient’s and doctor’s perspective.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Many of those mothers might otherwise have arrived at the emergency room in labor without ever seeing a doctor.—
Shane Strum,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Scientists test skimo sprinters by rigging their labs to simulate uphill ski mountaineering specifically.—
Matt Fuchs,
Scientific American,
18 Feb. 2026
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It's rigged with landmines…My aunt risked her life to cross over.—
David Unsworth,
FOXNews.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Still, the free version of AI apps doesn’t paint the full picture of what the technology is capable of, according to Emily DeJeu, a professor who teaches courses about the use of AI in business at Carnegie Mellon University.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Sports pedagogy professor Josef Fahlén, who works at Umeå University in Sweden, said that Sweden’s milling and mining companies supported hockey’s growth dating back to at least the 1930s.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When David Bazzel first approached then-University of Arkansas Athletic Director Frank Broyles about celebrating the top assistant coach in college football, Broyles said five months was not enough time to put on a first-class banquet.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Beach replenishment projects scheduled last year were put on hold after officials said federal funding was not available for beach nourishment projects.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Inspectors found shortcomings such as employing unqualified instructors, failing to test students’ skills or teach them how to handle hazardous materials and using the wrong equipment to teach drivers.—
Josh Funk,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Here, three experts—Emily English (@EmTheNutritionist), ALO Wellness Club pilates instructor Bianca Wise, and Rachel Butcher, head of nutrition at Third Space—break down the obsession with macros, and explain whether there is a healthy way to track them.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Actors who look more of the moment are Ayo Edebiri, Teyana Taylor and Jennifer Lawrence – who see dressing for a film premiere or awards show less about creating an outrageous look, and more about asserting their artistry and originality.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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From clean cupboards that keep your cooking on track to clutter-free closets that make getting dressed a breeze, having less stuff makes the everyday easier, and who wouldn't want that?—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For its candidates in each of Hungary's 106 individual voting constituencies, Tisza has largely drawn on political neophytes locally active as entrepreneurs, doctors, economists, educators and other professionals.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Arkansas Education Association is the state affiliate of the National Education Association, a nationwide labor union representing educators.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Those kinds of intimate connections — along with their incredible skills, trick shots and fun-loving theatrics — have helped the Globetrotters prevail as a cultural staple for the past century.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Heathcliff has tricked Edgar’s sister, Isabella, into marrying him by pretending to love her.—
Becky Little,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Don.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/don. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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