THROWING (ON) Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

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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Abrams opted to go full go vampire, donning a long black wig and fake blood that spilled onto her lace nightgown costume.

— Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
While fans can expect to see a new actor donning the cape and cowl, the future for Batman rogues gallery favorite Harley Quinn is a bit less clear.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

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The outlet suggested Lively and Reynolds were putting on a brave face for the cameras but struggling behind-the-scenes.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2026
The slap on the wrist capped an otherwise strong Celtics debut for the nine-time All-Star, who was putting on an absolute clinic.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of putting on

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And now that the president is unable to find support for his damaging policies on their merits, the administration is focused on rigging the rules to keep power and avoid accountability.

— Dylan Behler, Baltimore Sun, 1 Nov. 2026
Cinelease, founded in 1977, has since bolted on rigging firm C&C Studio Services as well as barricade firm West Coast Fencing to build out its own services unit.

— Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2026

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