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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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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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Some may suspect the president is exaggerating.—
Drew Endy,
Washington Post,
4 June 2026
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The companies, meanwhile, say opportunistic lawyers and public adjusters are playing to fears and driving up costs for everyone by exaggerating the risks and damage.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
31 May 2026
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How might Infantino continue to profess neutrality while still clearly taking a side, pretending to listen to every voice while remaining obedient to only one?—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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Organizations that have spent decades pretending that the best way to find a new audience is to alienate your existing one are beginning to realize the cost of their folly.—
Philip Kennicott,
Washington Post,
7 June 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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For student loans, co-signer releases can happen after making a certain number of consecutive, on-time payments, assuming the lender offers co-signer releases.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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After all, the injunction will last until a trial, assuming an NCAA appeal is unsuccessful, and a trial date might be scheduled after his college season ends.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2026
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“Putting on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20on. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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