as in rigging
to place on one's person
she donned her best gown for the ball
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Recent Examples of donning
Instead of donning a perfectly intact hairdo, Kravitz opted for the undone aesthetic; her hair was halfway trapped under the collar of her windbreaker.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
The classic fashion doll favorite is straight off the runway, donning the most up-to-the-minute trends.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
All in a day’s work for Bieber, bringing her best French vintage and donning top-to-toe YSL.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
John Malkovich will be donning the white rose of the young-adult dystopian saga's primary villain, President Coriolanus Snow, in the upcoming London stage play based on Suzanne Collins' beloved The Hunger Games book and Lionsgate’s blockbuster film adaptation.
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
In the sketch, Sherman played Wood’s The White Lotus character Chelsea, donning oversized fake teeth and mocking her Manchester accent with a line dumbing her character down more in a conversation about removing fluoride from water and eating monkeys.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
The Mormon wife inexplicably opened up her cha cha by donning a faux pregnant belly before quickly disrobing to show off her ballroom-friendly fringe.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Both donning their iconic dark sunglasses at the indoor event, the pair shared a hug and a laugh backstage.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
As the Liberty lead the game going into the half, Ellie returns to the floor donning her blonde bob and cheekily walks to center court.
—Marc Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
The classic fashion doll favorite is straight off the runway, donning the most up-to-the-minute trends.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
All in a day’s work for Bieber, bringing her best French vintage and donning top-to-toe YSL.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
John Malkovich will be donning the white rose of the young-adult dystopian saga's primary villain, President Coriolanus Snow, in the upcoming London stage play based on Suzanne Collins' beloved The Hunger Games book and Lionsgate’s blockbuster film adaptation.
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
In the sketch, Sherman played Wood’s The White Lotus character Chelsea, donning oversized fake teeth and mocking her Manchester accent with a line dumbing her character down more in a conversation about removing fluoride from water and eating monkeys.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
The Mormon wife inexplicably opened up her cha cha by donning a faux pregnant belly before quickly disrobing to show off her ballroom-friendly fringe.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Both donning their iconic dark sunglasses at the indoor event, the pair shared a hug and a laugh backstage.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
As the Liberty lead the game going into the half, Ellie returns to the floor donning her blonde bob and cheekily walks to center court.
—Marc Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donning
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After investigating, the agency arrested eight people for rigging the game by controlling the distribution of the high prize pieces into circulation, bilking more than $20 million from the fast food chain.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Giuliani continued to falsely accuse the voting machine company of rigging the 2020 White House race through manipulating votes, Dominion alleged in the lawsuit.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
27 Sep. 2025
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Since the start of last season, when building work began, the U21s and U18s have led a nomadic life, having been relocated to the academy building across the walkway, which has 10 player dressing rooms but is fitted for younger age-groups up to 16.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Many pet owners enjoy dressing their cats and dogs in costumes for Halloween celebrations.—
Kyley Warren,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Fresh off the final workout some 24 hours before putting on his true uniform attire for the first time, Liam McNeeley appears calm on the exterior.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
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Every single day, it's been a pleasure coming to work and putting on the orange and blue.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Donning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donning. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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