1
as in throwing (on)
to place on one's person
I put on a coat and shoes to go outside
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as in exaggerating
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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as in pretending
to present a false appearance of
put on a show of anger just for fun
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Recent Examples of putting on
Chicago blues legend Muddy Waters' birthday is Saturday, and in his memory his eldest son is putting on a concert in Chicago.
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Zak Spector, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The cherry blossoms are opening & putting on a splendid spring spectacle.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Real America’s Music is putting on a show.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
On his proper introduction, Nett seems keen to fashion himself in the mold of new-wave rage stars like Che and Osamason, burning his low-end to a crisp and putting on his best Keef squeak.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
Which was why, at the very end, when Gordon tuned in on the wireless to a dance band and Robert was supposed to waltz Olwyn about the room, Stella had no patience with St Ives’s reaction to Geoffrey’s ten-second delay in putting on the gramophone record.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Slipping into this two-piece set is basically the equivalent of putting on your favorite pair of silky, soft pajamas.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
With no public transport to get fans all the way back to Manchester after the match, the club are putting on free coaches for supporters.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Based on what brands are putting on screen this year, that investment shows up in different ways.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Zak Spector, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The cherry blossoms are opening & putting on a splendid spring spectacle.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Real America’s Music is putting on a show.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
On his proper introduction, Nett seems keen to fashion himself in the mold of new-wave rage stars like Che and Osamason, burning his low-end to a crisp and putting on his best Keef squeak.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
Which was why, at the very end, when Gordon tuned in on the wireless to a dance band and Robert was supposed to waltz Olwyn about the room, Stella had no patience with St Ives’s reaction to Geoffrey’s ten-second delay in putting on the gramophone record.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Slipping into this two-piece set is basically the equivalent of putting on your favorite pair of silky, soft pajamas.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
With no public transport to get fans all the way back to Manchester after the match, the club are putting on free coaches for supporters.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Based on what brands are putting on screen this year, that investment shows up in different ways.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putting on
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Analysts note that the Russia Defense ministry has a habit of exaggerating advances when the frontlines are scarcely changing.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Bosco’s attorneys argue Shaw was exaggerating the situation.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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And in Six Degrees of Separation (1993), Hurt played one of the New York socialites who falls into the web of deceit created by a charismatic young man (Will Smith) pretending to be the son of Sidney Poitier.—
Chris Koseluk,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Mar. 2026
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But requiring all 3- or 4-year-olds to participate in a public preschool program or pretending that child care will produce better outcomes for all children doesn’t hold up to the data.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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My mom is constantly running errands, so donning a lightweight, comfortable layer just makes sense.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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When Wolfgang overdoses on laudanum, however, Anna Marie performed disguised as Wolfgang donning a dramatic red costume and face paint, captivating the court and drawing the envy of Mozart’s greatest rival, Antonio Salieri.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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The first modern computers used analog systems, which were especially useful for solving problems and simulating dynamic systems in real time.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Finance can also use AI to improve forecasting—and to develop predictive forecasts—not only by generating new scenarios but simulating them, too, Mittal says.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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The researchers suggest that future batteries may need to account for this dynamic behavior rather than assuming a stable internal structure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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Alfredo Delgadillo has been promoted to CEO & President, Universal Music Latin Entertainment, assuming oversight of Universal Music Latino in the United States, while continuing to lead Universal Music Mexico and the Regional Mexican label Fono.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Putting on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putting%20on. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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