throwing (on)

verb

present participle of throw (on)
as in slipping (on or into)
to place on one's person threw on a sweater and headed outside

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  1. donning
  2. putting on
  3. rigging
Verb
  • Torres posted a picture with the mob of Spain faithful while on a vehicle, while donning the hat and no shirt.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
  • Kelce was pictured looking suave in a full Nike outfit, donning black camo shorts, a matching dri-fit T-shirt, chunky sneakers, and ankle socks while carrying a black-and-white duffle bag.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Definition of donning
Verb
  • The 21-year-old was nervous and excited putting on the Lakers’ gold jersey Friday at Chase Center.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Dad was also careful not to pump his son too hard, while putting on his professional cap.
    — Sean Gregory, Time, 26 June 2026
Definition of putting on
Verb
  • Those claims led to the January 6th attack on the Capitol, and Fox News eventually settled a lawsuit brought by voting company Dominion after its hosts and guests amplified allegations that the company was involved in rigging.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 July 2026
  • José Luis Ábalos, who was Spain’s transport minister between 2018 and 2021, was last week handed a 24-year sentence for rigging public contracts for face masks and other medical supplies during the Covid-19 pandemic.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 5 July 2026
Definition of rigging
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