as in to throw (on)
to place on one's person
she donned her best gown for the ball
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Recent Examples of don
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Rocker Tommy Lee donned a white hat for the occasion, while Mariah Carey strapped on sky-high white stilettos.
—USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 19 Mar. 2025
Nevertheless, Landau’s concept required Menzel and her co-stars to don harnesses and ascend Stella, to dance while climbing, and–in Menzel’s case–to belt while suspended upside-down in the air.
—Luna Adler, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Players and their families donned the collection, fueling the fervor.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Rocker Tommy Lee donned a white hat for the occasion, while Mariah Carey strapped on sky-high white stilettos.
—USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
If nothing else, at least this pixie cut means we’re bound to see Emma don even more temporary hair looks.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 19 Mar. 2025
Nevertheless, Landau’s concept required Menzel and her co-stars to don harnesses and ascend Stella, to dance while climbing, and–in Menzel’s case–to belt while suspended upside-down in the air.
—Luna Adler, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for don
Noun
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My doctors have warned me to pay attention to symptoms for any long-term effects.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Frequent bouts of rheumatic fever left the kid’s heart so weakened that one childhood doctor predicted a lifespan of 16 years.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Trump fired Krebs in November 2020 when the then-CISA chief disputed Trump's baseless claims that the 2020 election was rigged against him.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 Apr. 2025
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Market manipulation, on the other hand, is when someone artificially affects supply and demand by rigging prices or spreading false information.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Ren Ng, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, co-authored the study and participated in the experiment along with two of his colleagues.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Once in the United States, Mikhail Brin became a mathematics professor at the University of Maryland, while Sergey eventually went on to do graduate work at Stanford University and to eventually co-found Google with Larry Page.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For the Naperville native, putting on his No. 12 Cubs uniform Wednesday was a dream come true.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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Kimberly Ellis, the director of the San Francisco Department on the Status of Women, was put on leave in March and is scheduled to face a vote Wednesday night that could result in her dismissal, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Apr. 2025
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The cruise will be hosted by pro pickleball instructor Bob McDowell.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Expert instructors will teach you strategies to network successfully, revamp your resume and confidently transition into your dream career.—
Judy Lagrou,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Photo: Courtesy of Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week In 2026, the bride will not be all dressed in white.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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He was spotted dressed as a fisherman catching Hudson – a mermaid – in one snap during Halloween.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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What sets Whop apart is its broad approach—positioning itself not just as a platform for online educators but for any digital entrepreneur looking to sell a service, community, or tool.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The House proposed higher raises for educators than the Senate during the last budget cycle in 2023.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Deceptive tactics trick users into providing biometric data unknowingly.—
Mohamed Lazzouni,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The light from screens can trick your brain into staying awake.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Don.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/don. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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