as in donned
to place on one's person
threw on a sweater and headed outside
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put on
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And while certain aspects of the trade agreement are still being hashed out, Trump and Starmer have put on a united front, showcasing an amicable relationship at the 2025 NATO Summit and beyond.—
Callum Sutherland,
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Finally, Simu Liu went with a Rolex Day-Date, Eddie Redmayne put on his favorite Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades, and Russell Crowe gave the turquoise Daytona another cosign.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 July 2025
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“Thrown (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrown%20%28on%29. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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