THROW (ON) Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

throw (on)

verb

Definition of throw (on)

as in to don

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

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The film, which opens in October after being announced in July, sees Cohen once again donning a tracksuit to play Ali G, the character that launched his career.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2026
And in 2023, Parton, at 77 years old, donned the iconic and revealing Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders outfit to perform the halftime show of the Thanksgiving Day game between the Cowboys and the Washington Commanders.

— Stephen L. Betts, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of don

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So when Billie and Issa get an actual offer for drinks with two firefighters who come to the house, Billie puts on a goofy British accent à la Issa and turns them down, choosing a quiet night at home with her friend instead.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Rescue teams were put on high alert for more flooding from a new lake that formed high up on the Himalayan mountains after the initial floods on Wednesday.

— Niranjan Shrestha, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of put on

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Consider rigging up a temporary irrigation system the first season with hoses and impact sprinklers.

— Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Aug. 2026
Trump continues to push debunked claims that the 2020 election was rigged, as well as other voting misconduct conspiracies that often focus on California.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

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throw (on)

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