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 Paris, Celine Dion—who will be performing a set of shows there in September—donned a chic Alaïa trench coat-dress with elegant draping.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2026
In the photo, Parton impersonator Kelly Vohnn is seen in true Parton fashion, donned up in all the glitz and glamour fit for the star, wearing a white dress with shoulder pads covered in rhinestones, and sporting a small rhinestone waist belt.

— Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026

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So when Billie and Issa get an actual offer for drinks with two firefighters who come to the house, Billie puts on a goofy British accent à la Issa and turns them down, choosing a quiet night at home with her friend instead.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Rescue teams were put on high alert for more flooding from a new lake that formed high up on the Himalayan mountains after the initial floods on Wednesday.

— Niranjan Shrestha, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

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