as in to throw (on)
to place on one's person
wait here while I slip into something more comfortable
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Storm Breaker, donning black and white patterning, is probably the least attractive of the bunch (to me, anyway).—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025 -
The 1990 Academy Awards, notably, doubled as an Armani showcase, with five attendees donning his designs, namely Michelle Pfeiffer, Julia Roberts, Jodie Foster, Jessica Lange and Jessica Tandy.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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And a Katie Holmes spot will more than likely yield the forthcoming season’s it-bag to put on your seasonal wishlist.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
31 Aug. 2025
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Then Theo directs their digital home assistant to play their song and put on a fire before the screen goes white.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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When the system’s rigged against you, try to undermine it or circumvent it.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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In July, Oak View Group’s CEO Timothy Leiweke was indicted for orchestrating a conspiracy to rig the bidding process in an arena deal in Austin, Texas.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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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 9 Sep. 2025.
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