1
as in throws (on)
to place on one's person
I put on a coat and shoes to go outside
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2
as in exaggerates
to describe or express in too strong terms
some critics are putting it on when they say it's the best comedy ever made
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3
as in pretends
to present a false appearance of
put on a show of anger just for fun
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Recent Examples of puts on
Key West has these things where everyone puts on a onesie and walks around to the bars.
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Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
While calls outnumber puts on an absolute basis, the rate of put buying has picked up lately.
—Schaeffer's Investment Research, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
For the best views, head to the Cold Mountain Overlook, Graveyard Fields (a locals’ favorite high-elevation destination with boardwalk trails), or the Folk Art Center, which puts on dozens of exhibits, makers markets, and daily demonstrations by Appalachian artists.
—Shayla Martin, AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
Isaac playfully puts on a heavy Spanish accent to mimic his director.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles puts on his helmet during Training Camp at NovaCare Complex on August 4, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
While calls outnumber puts on an absolute basis, the rate of put buying has picked up lately.
—Schaeffer's Investment Research, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
For the best views, head to the Cold Mountain Overlook, Graveyard Fields (a locals’ favorite high-elevation destination with boardwalk trails), or the Folk Art Center, which puts on dozens of exhibits, makers markets, and daily demonstrations by Appalachian artists.
—Shayla Martin, AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
Isaac playfully puts on a heavy Spanish accent to mimic his director.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles puts on his helmet during Training Camp at NovaCare Complex on August 4, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puts on
Verb
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Some critics have said that Costa exaggerates Malafaia’s influence.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025
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The fact that the company exaggerates the job numbers, as well as the true number of states where the plane produces a significant number of jobs does not alter the fact that economic arguments carry a lot of weight in Congressional decisions on weapons procurement.—
William Hartung,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The label is applied when a teen pretends or forces himself to present in this way just to win the romantic attention of the young women around him.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
24 Sep. 2025
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The lies begin as soon as Max encounters Guillermo, an arrogant nepo baby who blamed him for Ane’s death but now pretends to accept his apology.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And Guibord, a former police officer and firefighter, typically dons the military jacket of her World War II veteran father for the endeavor.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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Also at the premiere of Black Rabbit, Iris Law dons leather on leather while on the carpet.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One assumes this exhibit was planned way in advance of that all-consuming conservative wave that no curator can now get out of their mind.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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At first Freud assumes that the scene at the lake might be the site of the psychic trauma.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Tutor simulates real dialogue, letting learners practice speaking, ask questions, and get instant feedback at their own pace.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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The club also simulates the decision-making process of a real hedge fund with its Student Fund project.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Puts on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puts%20on. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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