1
as in throwing (on)
to place on one's person
I put on a coat and shoes to go outside
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2
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
Our focus is on putting on a terrific tournament this summer that continues to make a positive impact in our community and shines a spotlight on all the great things happening in Detroit.
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Jack Springgate, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Slipping into this two-piece set is basically the equivalent of putting on your favorite pair of silky, soft pajamas.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
With no public transport to get fans all the way back to Manchester after the match, the club are putting on free coaches for supporters.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Someone talking on the phone didn’t wash her hands before putting on gloves.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Based on what brands are putting on screen this year, that investment shows up in different ways.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
James also suggests applying some hair spray before putting on any warm headwear to keep flyaways in place.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 Jan. 2026
Depending on how your body responds, that could manifest as either shedding or putting on pounds.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
Each residence is just steps away from the beach, so close that putting on shoes would be foolish.
—Alex Postman, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Jack Springgate, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Slipping into this two-piece set is basically the equivalent of putting on your favorite pair of silky, soft pajamas.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
With no public transport to get fans all the way back to Manchester after the match, the club are putting on free coaches for supporters.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Someone talking on the phone didn’t wash her hands before putting on gloves.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Based on what brands are putting on screen this year, that investment shows up in different ways.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
James also suggests applying some hair spray before putting on any warm headwear to keep flyaways in place.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 Jan. 2026
Depending on how your body responds, that could manifest as either shedding or putting on pounds.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
Each residence is just steps away from the beach, so close that putting on shoes would be foolish.
—Alex Postman, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting on
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Christopher Carnahan, a Los Angeles police officer who was accused of skydiving and working out while also collecting disability benefits by exaggerating an on-duty work injury, was charged with two counts of felony insurance fraud, prosecutors said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Historically, some doctors have dismissed these differences as women exaggerating their pain or being unable to tolerate the same discomfort as men.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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City Hall needs to stop pretending the job is getting done and just do it.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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Scammers are sending emails to residents involved in planning, zoning or land-use applications pretending to be Forest Lake city planning and zoning staff members, the city said Friday.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
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Briana Pozner Vigilantes – Shaken by the injustice of his mother’s death, 15-year-old Mikey joins a covert group of neurodivergent outsiders, donning shoddy superhero personas, in their mission to overthrow their local police department.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026
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Irina Shayk rocked a bombshell look, donning a black strapless, form-fitting gown featuring a plunging sweetheart neckline and a thigh-high slit and a train.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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To get each trooper up to speed on the new devices, state police used virtual reality training aids that take police through scenarios simulating potential real-life situations that can rise to the level of a Taser being used or those that may require lethal force.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
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This digital sleep aid is designed to wake you up gently and naturally by simulating sunrise light.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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In a market as economically diverse as Miami, this threshold is worth checking before assuming drug costs are fixed.—
Allison Palmer
March 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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Zillow’s affordability target price is based on house payments — excluding taxes and insurance and assuming a 20% down payment — that equal 30% of the local median income.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Putting on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20on. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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