as in throwing (on)
to place on one's person
wait here while I slip into something more comfortable
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Briana Pozner Vigilantes – Shaken by the injustice of his mother’s death, 15-year-old Mikey joins a covert group of neurodivergent outsiders, donning shoddy superhero personas, in their mission to overthrow their local police department.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026 -
Irina Shayk rocked a bombshell look, donning a black strapless, form-fitting gown featuring a plunging sweetheart neckline and a thigh-high slit and a train.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Our focus is on putting on a terrific tournament this summer that continues to make a positive impact in our community and shines a spotlight on all the great things happening in Detroit.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Slipping into this two-piece set is basically the equivalent of putting on your favorite pair of silky, soft pajamas.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Text messages that The Courant’s Ed Mahony obtained under the FOIA suggested Gillett was involved with two legislators in the writing of a nutty op-ed accusing Eversource of rigging an international financial ratings agency.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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In November, the Department of Justice accused MLB pitcher Emmanuel Clase of rigging pitches to ensure that gamblers won bets.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Slipping (on or into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slipping%20%28on%20or%20into%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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