THROW (ON) Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

throw (on)

verb

Definition of throw (on)

as in to don

to place on one's person threw on a sweater and headed outside

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That honor went to Mike Bibby, who donned the shoe as a college player for the University of Arizona in the 1997 NCAA Championship Game.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Charli donned a tight LBD with fishnet tights, platform heels, and shield shades.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of don

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Four others from the Bryant pit crew also were fined and put on probation because of their participation in a separate altercation after the conclusion of the second heat race at the Virginia track.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
In order to fill the gap, Overland Park city officials are considering a 10-year sales tax to put on a March special election ballot, Gunja said.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of put on

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The most potent force in American politics is anti-establishment fury at a system seen as rigged against average working people.

— Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026
But her worries subsided on the day of, after seeing Hunnam rigged up and spewing.

— Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2026

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