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