as in to throw (on)
to place on one's person
wait here while I slip into something more comfortable
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The next day, still in shock, Coleman donned his teal short-suit and aviator cap.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
29 May 2026 -
Dwayne Johnson is a confident guy and has donned any number of ridiculous guises during his Saturday Night Live hosting gigs over the years.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Who better to put on siren duty than Raiders draft pick and reigning Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza?—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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On March 30, Marist put on a power show, defeating Lincoln-Way West 11-5 in New Lenox.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Conversely, ordinary citizens, feeling that the system is rigged, become willing to overturn it entirely.—
Sarita Gupta,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Clase was allegedly involved in a plan to rig pitches.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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“Slip (on or into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slip%20%28on%20or%20into%29. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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