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putting on



VERB
stage a performance
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
be truthful


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"It's a big moment as an American to be able to drive around DC. It's an event that America is putting on and something that's very special."

From Barron's Aug. 23, 2026

He still has trouble putting on football pads — “I’m still trying to figure it out” — but as an edge rusher, there’s no telling how far his journey will take him.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

Both employers and employees have been feeling the pressure that benefits are putting on take-home pay.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

Tell me who you’re putting on these groups, he said, and I’ll tell you what they’ll say.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

But as he was putting on his parka, Chris came up to him.

From "I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis



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