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as in throwing (on)
to place on one's person
I put on a coat and shoes to go outside
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as in exaggerating
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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as in pretending
to present a false appearance of
put on a show of anger just for fun
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Recent Examples of putting on
The Yellow Jackets hit seven home runs, putting on a show for its first home regional game since 2019.
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Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
Nearly 40 years after first putting on the uniform, she was named CEO in 2024.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Despite the sporadic flips between putting on offensive clinics and going silent, Nazar posted career bests of 15 goals, 26 assists and 41 points in 66 games.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
On May 21, RadarOnline claimed that the former music manager is putting on a supportive front while privately struggling with the risqué content.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 22 May 2026
Pratt is then featured putting on a Batman suit.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Bidarian seems very open to working with the PFL to continue putting on MMA events.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
In honor of his 85th birthday, the American Cinematheque will be putting on another program of two oddball rarities from his long career.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Here’s what to know about quinoa’s nutrition and five bowls worth putting on your table.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
Nearly 40 years after first putting on the uniform, she was named CEO in 2024.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Despite the sporadic flips between putting on offensive clinics and going silent, Nazar posted career bests of 15 goals, 26 assists and 41 points in 66 games.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
On May 21, RadarOnline claimed that the former music manager is putting on a supportive front while privately struggling with the risqué content.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 22 May 2026
Pratt is then featured putting on a Batman suit.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Bidarian seems very open to working with the PFL to continue putting on MMA events.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
In honor of his 85th birthday, the American Cinematheque will be putting on another program of two oddball rarities from his long career.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Here’s what to know about quinoa’s nutrition and five bowls worth putting on your table.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting on
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Apple just settled a class-action lawsuit for exaggerating the AI capabilities of its newest iPhones.—
Vitaliy Katsenelson,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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The league decided to introduce postgame flop fines in the 2012-13 season where plays were reviewed after games and those individuals were fined for exaggerating contact.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Instead of pretending to be doctors attempting to remove body parts from a patient, however, Unethical Hoops players act as members of an opposing basketball team trying to take the ball from a cartoon character who very much resembles Gilgeous-Alexander.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Some owners show their mettle for a spell, then find adequate reason to knuckle under; others have no intention of even pretending to do what is hard or what is right.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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One is expected to be the Barkley model’s original Black/White/Varsity Purple makeup (style code JF8001-010) with another donning the Phoenix Suns-themed of combination of White/Varsity Purple/Total Orange/Black (style code JF8001-100).—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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The pure joy of watching 30 fans – many donning their orange Camp Half Blood T-shirts – pull up to the worship site of Percy’s father was unmatched.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Three days after that, Skubal fired 35 pitches in another bullpen session, simulating what would normally be a start day.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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These models are getting better at simulating reality.—
Nilay Patel,
The Verge,
26 May 2026
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Massamba Diop has one of the highest ceilings of any transfer, and Braden Huff returns with the best hook shot in college hoops (assuming JT Toppin doesn’t play this season).—
CJ Moore
June 2,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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How data has helped root out discrimination The more imminent change, assuming the EEOC's proposals go forward, is the demise of the agency's annual collection of employee demographics.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
1 June 2026
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“Putting on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20on. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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