as in donned
to place on one's person
threw on a sweater and headed outside
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Last year, October's moon was actually closer to the equinox and thus donned the title.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026 -
Libertine, the evening’s fashion sponsor, could be spotted throughout the room, as guests from the worlds of art, fashion, and culture donned the label’s more-is-more pieces.—
Gaby Keiderling,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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The 41-year-old James put on a show, throwing down lobs for dunks, drawing cheers and applause from the fans inside Capital One Arena.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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All of the Best New Artist nominees, including Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Olivia Dean, Sombr and The Marías will put on a special performance.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Thrown (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrown%20%28on%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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