THREW (ON) Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

threw (on)

verb

Definition of threw (on)

past tense of throw (on)

as in slipped (on or into)

to place on one's person threw on a sweater and headed outside

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So when Billie and Issa get an actual offer for drinks with two firefighters who come to the house, Billie puts on a goofy British accent à la Issa and turns them down, choosing a quiet night at home with her friend instead.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Rescue teams were put on high alert for more flooding from a new lake that formed high up on the Himalayan mountains after the initial floods on Wednesday.

— Niranjan Shrestha, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of put on

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In Paris, Celine Dion—who will be performing a set of shows there in September—donned a chic Alaïa trench coat-dress with elegant draping.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2026
In the photo, Parton impersonator Kelly Vohnn is seen in true Parton fashion, donned up in all the glitz and glamour fit for the star, wearing a white dress with shoulder pads covered in rhinestones, and sporting a small rhinestone waist belt.

— Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of donned

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Emmanuel Clase, a baseball closer who pitched for the Cleveland Guardians, reportedly rigged individual pitches across three seasons.

— Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Dominion alleged that the cable network operator had knowingly broadcast false claims that Dominion had rigged the 2020 presidential election.

— Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of rigged

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