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
Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
To breathe some new life into the place, storefronts were reimagined with Old World looks, clerks began donning dirndels and lederhosen.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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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The music video showcases them cruising around in luxury cars, with a girl donning the late singer’s iconic purple suit.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
To breathe some new life into the place, storefronts were reimagined with Old World looks, clerks began donning dirndels and lederhosen.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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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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It can be used to deepen the flaws in the system that’s fueling so much outrage, or it can be used to create more time for doctors to treat patients and more support for patients to improve their health between doctor visits through personalized behavior change.Arianna Huffington, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
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Talk to your doctor if this type of pain is interfering with your daily life.Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Dec. 2024
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The current lawsuit stems from Lindell's public promise to pay anyone $5 million to disprove his claim that the 2020 presidential election was rigged in Biden's favor, based on Lindell's claim of Chinese government interference.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Georgian Dream retained control of Parliament in the South Caucasus nation in an Oct. 26 election that the opposition alleges was rigged with Moscow’s help.Sophiko Megrelidze, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Dec. 2024
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Benjamin Laker is a university professor who’s been writing about leadership and strategy on Forbes since early 2020.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Reach Bryant Stamford, a professor of kinesiology and integrative physiology at Hanover College, at stamford@hanover.edu.Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
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While certain essential government functions would continue, federal employees would be put on unpaid furlough and the shutdown could affect other Americans by impacting the Social Security Administration and federal food assistance programs like SNAP.Aila Slisco, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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In the case of a government shutdown, those workers are put on leave because there isn't money budgeted for their job.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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When done correctly, the result should increasingly feel like working 1-1 with an instructor, but without the inconvenience of conforming to the instructor's schedule or competing for time and attention with other students.Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, clinical social worker and instructor at Northeastern University.Amy Morin, Contributor, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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He was dressed in civilian clothes, wearing a maroon sweater over a light-colored shirt, and a pair of chinos.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Three tiered aft decks include a beach club, two pools, a gym, and a sauna, while the forward section is reserved for the owner’s suite with an office, dressing room, ensuite, and private foredeck.Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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Breastfeeding educators will discuss the benefits and the common challenges of breastfeeding.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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Partnerships with Microsoft are helping educators from as varied communities as New York City, Wichita, Kan., and San Antonio, Texas, support students in building future-ready skills like AI literacy.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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But scammers are looking for their piece of the pie, tricking consumers into fraudulent purchases or gaining access to their funds.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Scammers are getting better at tricking email users, that much is as clear as the Apple logo and typography in Polderman’s video.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Don.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/don. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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