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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In a subtle nod to the Spider-Man universe, Zendaya donned a Roberto Cavalli look in Paris, France.

— Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 July 2026
The pair later hosted a Connecticut wedding in May 2022, where Sevigny donned three white wedding dresses.

— Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

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About the new Opera Carolina season The upcoming opera season has more major productions that the company put on during its current season, which listed three main stage shows but put on two.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
The process was put on hold for one year by a protest of Railyards residents last summer, who argued the city should require that developers build a larger portion of affordable housing in the district.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

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