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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Robert Pattinson is back in Gotham City, and donning the batsuit isn’t as easy as his first go-round.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
For the symbolic ceremony at the 2,300-year-old Greek theater, the bride donned a Justin Alexander Signature ivory lace gown with a cathedral veil.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 1 Sep. 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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Stunt coordinator Joel Kramer rigged up a support mechanism for the 750-pound motorcycle, since otherwise the jump was deemed too dangerous.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
The choice facing concerned district leaders Tuesday was between empowering a leadership willing to rig its bylaws to keep power, or a coalition willing to tolerate antisemitism to acquire it.

— Doug Schneider, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026

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throw off

throw (on)

throw out

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