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putting on



VERB
stage a performance
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
be truthful


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For Natalie Fratto, putting on her dark green jumper from US microchip giant Nvidia is like wearing the kit from a favourite sports team.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

Police are also racing to harness the technology, putting on training courses and stocking up on the machines and counter-drone devices such as handheld jammers.

From Barron's Sep. 9, 2026

He said putting on a production like Lake’s could range anywhere between $500,000 and $1.5 million, depending on many factors like location, venue and deals with promoters.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

Anton’s “deep dark secret is that he loves going to a 9 to 5 every day and putting on a suit,” Shaw said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

“Get out,” Arul said, so weakly that I guessed he was just putting on a show of protesting because Muthu was watching.

From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman



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