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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Her body filled with blood, and after 16 days in the hospital and radiation treatment, doctors were able to alleviate some of the liquid buildup.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 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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The opposition and the pro-Western president, Salome Zourabichvili, have accused the governing party of rigging the vote with Russia’s help.Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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On the heels of a national election in late October that is widely believed to have been rigged, the decision about the EU has plunged Georgia into a crisis in which the country’s future in the West may be at stake.Christian Caryl, Foreign Affairs, 26 Dec. 2024
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Helberg is certain that, regardless of the fallibility of AI detection software, professors and college admissions staffers are well aware when applicants write their personal essays with AI because the submissions tend to be, well, robotic.Brad Tuttle, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
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After three years as a professor, Dr. Conerly found his calling in the business world.Bill Conerly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Courageous Bears campaign, is also raising funds to help put on Courageous Kids Day – a longstanding annual event at Great America in Santa Clara on Mother’s Day that offers a day of free access to the amusement park for young cancer patients and their families.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
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After the New England Patriots’ final game of the season, Drake Maye put on a hoodie and a jacket, said congratulations to Joe Milton on an impressive performance in a mostly meaningless game and headed out the door into an offseason when everything is about to change.Chad Graff, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Overall, instructors say that their students’ use of AI tools is freeing them up to teach higher-level thinking that used to be reserved for advanced classes.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 31 Dec. 2024
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Taking place during the events of 2019’s John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, the action flick also stars recruiter Ian McShane and training camp instructor Sharon Duncan-Brewster.Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Dec. 2024
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On a vacation in Saint-Tropez, Amal Clooney stayed loyal to the last iteration of the trend, dressed in a colorful, multi-patterned mini dress from Stella McCartney’s 2015 resort collection and Cindy Crawford paired a patterned Ulla Johnson midi skirt with a graphic tee and leather sandals.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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Of course, outdoor activities in cold climates require precautions, including dressing appropriately, staying hydrated, being cautious on icy trails, and pacing oneself.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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With the rapid pace of technological change, educators, parents, and students face a critical challenge: ensuring the next generation thrives in a dynamic, uncertain job market.C.M. Rubin, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Shirin Galili, a parenting educator and former teacher, has captivated 1.9 million viewers on Instagram with her demonstration of how tone of voice and body language can transform communication with children.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 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 9 Jan. 2025.
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