as in to throw (on)
to place on one's person
she donned her best gown for the ball
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Recent Examples of don
Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 19 Mar. 2025
Nevertheless, Landau’s concept required Menzel and her co-stars to don harnesses and ascend Stella, to dance while climbing, and–in Menzel’s case–to belt while suspended upside-down in the air.
—Luna Adler, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 14 July 2025
For example, veteran actor Loong Koon-tin transforms into Trump by donning a blond wig and eyebrows, a technique more akin to modern theater.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
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Verb
If nothing else, at least this pixie cut means we’re bound to see Emma don even more temporary hair looks.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 19 Mar. 2025
Nevertheless, Landau’s concept required Menzel and her co-stars to don harnesses and ascend Stella, to dance while climbing, and–in Menzel’s case–to belt while suspended upside-down in the air.
—Luna Adler, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
The mother and daughter donned sunglasses and waved paper fans in the heat.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 14 July 2025
For example, veteran actor Loong Koon-tin transforms into Trump by donning a blond wig and eyebrows, a technique more akin to modern theater.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for don
Noun
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But Ziegler also predicts that more risk-averse doctors will feel the law doesn't offer enough clarity to offset the steep penalties that still exist.—
Olivia Aldridge,
NPR,
19 July 2025
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Cubans, including white-collar professionals, doctors and teachers, make the equivalent of roughly $15 a month in Cuban pesos.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
19 July 2025
Verb
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When her new unit was installed, blogger Ashley Goldman asked the installer to rig a pump to an attractive urn-style rain barrel 30 feet away with underground copper piping.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 July 2025
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Fans wondered why the islanders themselves were given so much power to rig the stakes this year as opposed to the show’s typical mechanism, where the girls pick a boy to couple up with (or vice versa), leaving a handful of people single and in danger of being dumped.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Other notable cast members include John Lithgow as Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore; Paapa Essiedu as enigmatic potions professor Severus Snape; and Lox Pratt as Hogwarts bully Draco Malfoy.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Soon, professors were asking her boyfriend about his dinner plans.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Raleigh put on a show in the next semifinal, simply mashing balls into – and over – the right field grandstand.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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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
Noun
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Learn from three expert instructors how to showcase your skills, build a stellar reputation, and create a digital presence that AI can’t replicate.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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Align leggings, which both moms and yoga instructors wear, are even included in the sale.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
26 July 2025
Verb
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In another, cucumber kimchi, a fresh and crunchy side dressed in gochujang with a fiery kick that cuts through the richness filling the rest of my tray.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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There, leaning against the edge of his desk, dressed in his trademark grey suit, is the first-ever Audio-Animatronic of Walt Disney.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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The funding freeze had been challenged by several lawsuits as educators, Congress members from both parties and others called for the administration to release money schools rely on for a wide range of programs.—
Collin Binkley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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Theo Wolf is a writer and educator, with a focus on passion and purpose development in young adults.—
Theo Wolf,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Luckily for Marian, much of Bertha’s attention is stolen by the unexpected arrival of her unsophisticated sister; Bertha’s too busy making snide comments and tricking her into wearing nicer gowns to even bother with Marian.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
13 July 2025
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The offense is built on outside runs and tricking the defense.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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“Don.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/don. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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