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
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Even in the summer Tennessee heat, one attendee donned a capybara costume and walked around hugging other patrons.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
Democrats sought to end roving patrols and bar ICE agents from entering certain places; a use-of-force code for immigration enforcement agents; and requirements for agents not to wear masks and to don body cameras.
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Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Meanwhile, his younger brother opted for a more casual look, donning a white tank top, jeans, a leather belt, and a dangling chain, just a month after attending the Dior Cruise Show in Los Angeles on May 13.
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Even in the summer Tennessee heat, one attendee donned a capybara costume and walked around hugging other patrons.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Noun
The New York-native portrayed the film’s villain Conti, an Italian-American mafia don behind the kidnapping of the Ballettos’ daughter.
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Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
Democrats sought to end roving patrols and bar ICE agents from entering certain places; a use-of-force code for immigration enforcement agents; and requirements for agents not to wear masks and to don body cameras.
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Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for don
Verb
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All the activity around how the nation votes and runs its elections is a reflection of the Republican president's long fixation on his false claim that his 2020 election defeat was rigged.
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All the activity around how the nation votes and runs its elections is a reflection of the Republican president’s long fixation on his false claim that his 2020 election defeat was rigged.
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The bat was captured and later tested positive for rabies, allowing doctors to begin the girl's post-exposure vaccination series quickly.
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Though Nara Smith kept most details about Whimsy’s cancer battle private, the thumbnail for Wednesday’s video appears to be her husband and a doctor next to an MRI machine.
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But the celebration was put on hold as officials reviewed the video, and the goal was nullified.
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Hassan Al -Tambakti was just checked out by medics and in the 31st minute is being put on a stretcher and taken off field.
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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Because the schools have to pay the professors.
Verb
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Style yours casually for daytime, then dress it up for fancy dinners.
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Because a robot cannot yet dress itself, zippers, snaps, magnets and detachable modular pieces make each garment easy to put on, remove and maintain.
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Washington's Pilates instructor, Erika Bloom, helped the actress turn the pages of her binder — which, by the looks of the vibrant cover, appeared to contain her lines for The Whoopi Monologues.
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Their lives gradually shift after meeting No Yeong-ju, an optimistic singing instructor played by Im Ji-eun, whose positive outlook encourages both women to confront their past.
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Ricky Saints tricked the referee into thinking Lil Yachty used the kendo stick on him, and after traveling all the way to Riyadh, Yachty was tossed out just minutes into the match.
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Use a password manager so fake sites do not trick you into reusing passwords.
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The initiative provides training and support for educators, requires screening for dyslexia and other learning disabilities and mandates kindergarten attendance.
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For students, educators, business leaders, and policymakers, the question is no longer whether AI will change work.
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“Don.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/don. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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