as in to throw (on)
to place on one's person
wait here while I slip into something more comfortable
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After donning hats and shirts that commemorated their championship, the Bruins celebrated on the floor with cheers and pictures.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026 -
Willow donned a red gown for the occasion, while her mom shined in a strapless black dress.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Maybe there was closeness born of societal pressure to put on a good show for an intrusive world or to please a queen and prince.—
Geoffrey Greif,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Feb. 2026
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Grab your boots, put on a hat, and catch some action.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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From trade to health care, from energy to immigration, everything was stolen and rigged in order to drain the wealth out of the productive, hardworking people who make our country great, who make our country run.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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From trade to healthcare, from energy to immigration, everything was stolen and rigged in order to drain the wealth out of the productive hardworking people who make our country great, who make our country run.—
February 25,
NPR,
25 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2026.
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