THROWN (ON) Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

thrown (on)

verb

past participle of throw (on)

as in donned

to place on one's person threw on a sweater and headed outside

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After that one, Haaland donned a Viking hat on the field, fully leaning into the World Cup’s pomp and circumstance.

— Tim Rohan, NBC news, 6 July 2026
For her wedding ceremony, Swift reportedly wore a bespoke Christian Dior haute couture gown designed by Jonathan Anderson, while Kelce donned a coordinated Dior ensemble.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026

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The film was originally set to be directed by Melanie Laurent, but was put on hold during the pandemic and later revived with Morris directing.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 10 July 2026
Schwarber joins his teammate Bryce Harper in the eight-man field and the pair will try to put on show for the home crowd at Citizens Bank Park.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026

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