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as in to throw (on)
to place on one's person
I put on a coat and shoes to go outside
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2
as in to exaggerate
to describe or express in too strong terms
some critics are putting it on when they say it's the best comedy ever made
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3
as in to pretend
to present a false appearance of
put on a show of anger just for fun
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as in mock
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
a put-on goofy voice
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as in pretense
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
my bravery was all a put-on—I was scared out of my wits
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as in parody
a work that imitates and exaggerates another work for comic effect
for a moment, I couldn't tell if the commercial was serious or a deadpan put-on of ads by other insurance companies
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Recent Examples of put on
Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
The non-profit also puts on songwriting camps, industry panels, artist talks and talent showcases beyond its annual concert.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2025
Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2025
Is his tendency to scorn sentimentality on sight a put-on or a character flaw?
—Rhoda Feng, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
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China's blue-chip stocks rose 0.3 percent on Monday morning, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index put on 0.75 percent.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
The non-profit also puts on songwriting camps, industry panels, artist talks and talent showcases beyond its annual concert.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2025
Adjective
What’s more is that their sense of humor doesn’t seem to be any kind of put-on.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2025
Is his tendency to scorn sentimentality on sight a put-on or a character flaw?
—Rhoda Feng, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for put on
Verb
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This is one of many lawsuits against Tesla that question the safety of the company's driver-assistance systems, and accuse the company of exaggerating their capabilities.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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Defenders of the current administration highlight economic policies and argue that media narratives exaggerate constitutional threats while underestimating policy achievements in areas like deregulation and fiscal restraint[1][5].—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Dad is the one who's going to pretend to be a predator stalking the child and pretending to be a big, scary monster.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
22 July 2025
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Upon spotting himself on the big screen, Cohen immediately reached over and pretended to make out with a shocked Cooper.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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The analytics department had built a mock draft simulator to get a feel for how the board might shake out before the Panthers selected at their No. 57 spot.—
Mike Kaye
July 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 July 2025
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In early March, the command's fighter jets and a U.S. bomber carried out a mock interception over Alaska, showcasing its ability to defend the continent at a moment's notice.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
Noun
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In the case of Brazil, which now faces a potential 50% levy, the president has abandoned the pretense of using his tariff policy to shore up trade deficits.—
Garrett Haake,
NBC news,
10 July 2025
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Over the past several years, numerous individuals have been arrested after allegedly attempting to enter the property under suspicious or false pretenses, in some cases carrying electronic equipment or claiming to have messages for the president.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Fittingly, Yankovic and Miranda pulled together a parody of the viral Coldplay Cheating Camera with some help from Colbert’s late-night peers.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
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Colbert soon developed a character for himself, a parody of conservative political pundits loosely based on Bill O'Reilly, then on Fox News.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
Verb
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The Panthers will host their annual Fan Fest practice at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Canales said the team will don full pads and tackle during the workout.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Aug. 2025
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The star dressed to impress for the outing, donning a chic black dress and strappy sandals, while her teen son wore a pair of white pants, a striped linen shirt and black adidas sneakers.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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How tariff news fuels some scams The Better Business Bureau warned earlier this summer that some scammers are using fake excuses involving delays caused by tariffs to cover up fraudulent online orders.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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Instead, the mysterious company started by a legislative aide under a fake name helped three people funnel more than $50,000 to two politicians and a top aide, federal prosecutors said.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The Space Mountain facade will be bathed in Fantastic Four projection lighting effects at night and Tomorrowland restaurants will sell movie themed food and a Clobberin’ Time sipper in the shape of The Thing’s fist.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
22 July 2025
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The full facade is now the same shade of pink as the rest of the building.—
Katherine Weaver,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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“Put on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20on. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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