as in to throw (on)
to place on one's person
she donned her best gown for the ball
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as in doctor
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Recent Examples of don
Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Similar to the model from the house’s Spring/Summer 2025 Couture runway show, Tyla also donned matching undergarments in black.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025
Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2024
For example, while a typical Lego movie character might have a couple outfits, Pharrell’s dons over 80, including a Louis Vuitton damoflage suit.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
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Verb
The actor, 31, had shoulder-length hair and donned a blue suit at the premiere of the 2025 revival of the 1983 stage play, which stars Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk, Bill Burr, Donald Webber Jr., and more.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Similar to the model from the house’s Spring/Summer 2025 Couture runway show, Tyla also donned matching undergarments in black.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
Meanwhile, in their dusty, violent old neighborhood outside of Naples, Lila runs a tech business and continues to go out of her way to humiliate its former dons, the Solaras.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2024
For example, while a typical Lego movie character might have a couple outfits, Pharrell’s dons over 80, including a Louis Vuitton damoflage suit.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for don
Noun
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In the rare instances in which night terrors persist in older kids, doctors can sometimes prescribe appropriate medicines.—
David Metzger,
Parents,
3 Apr. 2025
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Things got so bad that Devine’s doctors diagnosed him with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), more formally known as Moersch-Woltman Syndrome.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Wanderley had rigged a cabinet with another explosive device, which blew up when the robot approached.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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His 2024 presidential campaign was fueled by grievances, beginning with the lie that the 2020 election was rigged against him.—
Zachary Basu,
Axios,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Trump administration's decision to allow Chinese firms to continue to purchase H20 chips is a major victory for the country, said Chris Miller, a Tufts University history professor and semiconductor expert.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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Andrew Pavia, a professor and pediatric infectious disease expert at the University of Utah, said the administration isn’t taking the outbreak seriously, and one social media post from the HHS secretary won’t cut it.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Trump has said the tariffs are a response to barriers put on U.S. goods that have stymied American businesses.—
Joe Cash and Trevor Hunnicutt,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Since their release last month, Vernon has appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss, among other subjects, the awkwardness of being put on the jumbotron at WNBA games.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Little kids can learn to ski here with a individual or group lesson, and the instructors are extraordinary both in terms of getting on the student’s individual wavelength and teaching foundational skills that will last a lifetime.—
Kim Westerman,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Rhonda Stewart is a senior instructor/associate professor at Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte Campus.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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An armed man dressed in black and wearing a mask broke into the apartment, and kept asking for money, Rainge told investigators.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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Within seconds, the door was opened by a faceless robot dressed in a beige bodysuit that clung tight to its trim waist and long legs.—
Cade Metz,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Without them, urban and rural districts will struggle to attract qualified educators.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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All entires were judged by a panel of regional artists, art educators and industry leaders, and the winners’ work is being displayed at the Crystal Bridges’ Community Gallery through May 5.—
Lena Miano,
Arkansas Online,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Be Wary of Phishing Emails and Texts After a breach, scammers may impersonate the affected company to trick you into clicking malicious links.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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She was tricked by the very devilish Zeus, who broke his way into many marriages.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Don.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/don. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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