throw (on)

verb

Definition of throw (on)next
as in to don
to place on one's person threw on a sweater and headed outside

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  1. don
  2. put on
  3. rig
Verb
  • In an October 23, 2020 Instagram post, Shah donned a structured corset-dress apparently made of Joe Biden signs.
    Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The singer donned a short wig as well as Prince’s iconic purple coat and boots from the movie while holding a matching guitar.
    Staff Author, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of don
Verb
  • In the immediate aftermath of the story, both musicians were put on leave from performing by April 14, and on July 11, the Philharmonic’s then-CEO, Gary Ginstling, resigned.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Or put on Taylor’s famous stunning red lipstick and head to Bar Mordecai on Dundas Street West with four private karaoke rooms uniquely designed with musical vibes and inspirational themes.
    Miriam Porter, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of put on
Verb
  • Trump, the Republican nominee, lost the 2020 election to Joe Biden, but has pushed unfounded claims that the election was rigged or stolen from him.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Our own polling shows that a vast majority of citizens around the world, including Americans, view the system as broken and rigged against them.
    Chris Jackson, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of rig
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Thesaurus Entries Near throw (on)

throw off

throw (on)

throw out

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“Throw (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20%28on%29. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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