as in donned
to place on one's person
threw on a sweater and headed outside
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The couple broke down their outfits with Kai rocking a combination of Maison Margiela and vintage fashion while Gigi donned an Oh Polly fit paired with a Dior bag.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
9 Oct. 2025 -
The bride wore a custom gown, while Naylor donned a classic tux.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Panthers took a delay of game right after Dowdle’s burst, which Canales put on himself.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Doja Cat and Anok Yai put on for flipped and bumped bobs respectively, which has proven to be a year-round cut.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Thrown (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrown%20%28on%29. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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