as in slipping (on or into)
to place on one's person
threw on a sweater and headed outside
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My mom is constantly running errands, so donning a lightweight, comfortable layer just makes sense.—
Isabel Bekele,
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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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Chicago blues legend Muddy Waters' birthday is Saturday, and in his memory his eldest son is putting on a concert in Chicago.—
Zak Spector,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The cherry blossoms are opening & putting on a splendid spring spectacle.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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The hardest part will be rigging your soft plastic straight and weedless on the hook.—
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Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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The initial indictment filed in November accused Clase of rigging pitches in specific games between May 2023 and June 2025.—
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FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Throwing (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throwing%20%28on%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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