throw (on)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw (on)
Verb
  • Charli xcx wore a silk, off-the-shoulder Vivienne Westwood dress and tulle veil, while Daniel donned a double-breasted suit.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 July 2025
  • His motivation for donning the slicker and hook of the killer who twice tormented him is a bit muddled.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 July 2025
Verb
  • Prevent extra stress on your hair by not pulling too much on ponytails or other hairstyles when putting on hats.
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 July 2025
  • And while certain aspects of the trade agreement are still being hashed out, Trump and Starmer have put on a united front, showcasing an amicable relationship at the 2025 NATO Summit and beyond.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • And because everything is game-ready, these avatars are fully rigged, animated, and built to jump right into experiences.
    Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
  • The indictment, which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, alleges that Leiweke, from early 2018 through June of last year, conspired with a competitor to rig the bidding for the development, management and use of the arena, which opened its doors in April 2022.
    Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 10 July 2025
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“Throw (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20%28on%29. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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