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put-on

[poot-on, -awn, poot-on, -awn] / ˈpʊtˌɒn, -ˌɔn, ˈpʊtˈɒn, -ˈɔn /


put on


VERB
stage a performance
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
be truthful


Example Sentences

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They put on concerts, made art and stayed up late talking and dancing, infusing his home with the spirit of hospitality that would dictate his future ventures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Before his foray into politics, Raimondo was studying for his A-levels, which he reportedly put on hold to make time for his campaign.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The U.S. withdrawal from international agencies and the strain USAID’s end put on surveillance and response systems were key to allowing Ebola to spread unchecked, several experts told me.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

“Six months later I get to put on a jersey,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Then, to the small child sitting in my lap, Aunt Melissa asks, “Lily, darling, can you put on your shoes? I need to drop you off at Minnie’s before work.”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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