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on

[on, awn] / ɒn, ɔn /
ADVERB
in contact; ahead of
Synonyms
WEAK
about above adjacent against approaching at beside close to covering forth forward held leaning on near next on top of onward over resting on situated on supported touching toward upon with
Antonyms
WEAK
off

Example Sentences

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Shares of Intuitive Machines, Rocket Lab, Firefly Aerospace, and Redwire dropped an average of almost 5% on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Others, like the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the Tokyo Stock Exchange, will keep normal business hours on both days.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Modern customs blend religious tradition with secular festivities, including parades, egg hunts, and family meals that center on themes of springtime and renewal.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

All were up again on Thursday, gaining an average of more than 10%.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Surrounded by strangers on a late summer afternoon in front of the service window at Sandy June’s, his heart full of frybread and his mind clear, he realized it.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.