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
Matt Cabral, EW.com, 20 Jan. 2025
British royalty have continued to don extravagant brooches for formal appearances up until present day.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2024
Derulo’s Instagram followers have also seen the singer don matching outfits with his son.
—Courtney Young, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
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Verb
The actor briefly donned Hank’s Kevlar vest again in Better Call Saul.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 20 Jan. 2025
British royalty have continued to don extravagant brooches for formal appearances up until present day.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
Apparently mafia dons loved nothing more than an evening in a private box, dabbing their eyes through Madama Butterfly.
—Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2024
Derulo’s Instagram followers have also seen the singer don matching outfits with his son.
—Courtney Young, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for don
Noun
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Beattie has continued to raise awareness of self-checks, regular doctors’ appointments and the importance of early detection.—
Ali Rampling,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Just minutes into a flight, a 52-year-old woman forced an emergency landing because of excruciating pain in her eye, German doctors said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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All allegations that the 2024 election was rigged are speculative, and there are no investigations examining the claims.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Some still believe that the 2020 election was rigged and in effect stolen from Donald Trump.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The reissue was done in full cooperation with Yoshimura’s estate, and the new editions feature liner notes from the writer and professor Junichi Konuma.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
17 Jan. 2025
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Wellesley College professor Turner agreed, pointing out that some Republicans in Congress wrote to House leaders arguing for keeping some IRA funding in place.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Avia Slip-on Athletic Sneaker For a pair that is just as convenient as comfortable, snag these slip-on sneakers that shoppers say are great for long travel days and can be easily taken off and put on when going through security.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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This chapter illuminates why Devalos Perkins, now 37, has been perpetually considered legally incapable of being put on trial.—
Kallie Cox,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Get Discounts and Lift Tickets at Other Mountains Another wallet win: instructors get access to a wide range of pro discounts.—
Lizzy Rosenberg,
Outside Online,
26 Jan. 2025
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In his first sketch, Chalamet played a bungee workout instructor.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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He could be seen on numerous videos alongside other Proud Boys during the riot, dressed in tactical gear, leading chants and wielding the ax handle inside the Capitol.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2025
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Six nuns in white surrounded a seventh dressed in black, and all were singing.—
Elisabeth Vincentelli,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Parents, educators, and legislators across the political spectrum are recognizing that without smart policies, excessive and inappropriate technology use harms our children.—
Raj Goyle,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Buy Now: $57 Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, also known as the World Wine Guys, are wine, spirits, food, and travel writers, educators, and hosts.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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What began as an amusing alter ego created to trick a boss has now become a legitimate presence on credit reports, background checks and even tenant records, admitted original poster (OP) Cweev10 on Reddit this week.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Elon Musk can try to trick gamers, to argue with them, to post their DMs against his own Terms of Service.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Don.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/don. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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