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
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.
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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
In this spooky play, five high school theater students are putting on an educational show about the dangers of drinking and driving by re-creating a deadly car crash.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Chicago blues legend Muddy Waters' birthday is Saturday, and in his memory his eldest son is putting on a concert in Chicago.
—Zak Spector, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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
In this spooky play, five high school theater students are putting on an educational show about the dangers of drinking and driving by re-creating a deadly car crash.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Chicago blues legend Muddy Waters' birthday is Saturday, and in his memory his eldest son is putting on a concert in Chicago.
—Zak Spector, CBS News, 3 Apr. 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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The two initially make a deal where Hannah exchanges free tutoring lessons for Garrett pretending to be her boyfriend, making her crush jealous.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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With the war’s turbulence on the economy more prevalent and the internet now throttled, Russians no longer have the luxury of pretending the war in Ukraine isn’t happening.—
Daniel DePetris,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2026
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Two guests are already gliding towards a nearby mangrove on paddle boards, while another group are donning snorkel gear, ready to head to a nearby reef.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Princess Lilibet, dressed in an all-red outfit and matching scrunchie, sat on the floor facing her mother while Meghan, donning a lilac overcoat, took a selfie of the mother-daughter pair in the mirror.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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And simulating Paul Baran’s idea became Sharla’s job.—
Laura Isensee,
Scientific American,
18 May 2026
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That point was acknowledged immediately with the title track – not played since 2009 – opening the show as motion-simulating video tilted and zipped through a vibrant carnival.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Put simply, Wembanyama is built for the SportsCenter Top 10, assuming that still exists.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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But gone are the days of assuming good actors rule the roost when bad action can be quicker, easier, and more lucrative.—
Will Johnson,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Putting on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20on. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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