THROWN (ON) Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

thrown (on)

verb

past participle of throw (on)

as in donned

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

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King donned a dark-wash denim dress with a zip-up bodice layered over a tan turtleneck.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
For the role, the actress donned a brown wig with long waves that cascaded six inches past her shoulders.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026

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