PUTS ON Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

puts on

verb

present tense third-person singular of put on

as in throws (on)

to place on one's person I put on a coat and shoes to go outside

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as in exaggerates

to describe or express in too strong terms some critics are putting it on when they say it's the best comedy ever made

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as in pretends

to present a false appearance of put on a show of anger just for fun

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Recent Examples of puts on During totality, the sun itself puts on one of nature's greatest spectacles — and that's where your attention should be. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2026 This treatment is part of a series of evening spa experiences Rosewood Mayakoba puts on, all designed to soothe the senses and promote better sleep. — Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 Paula turns on a dime, expertly masks her horror, stress, and despair, and puts on a smile for her little girl. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 June 2026 Hollywood puts on hundreds of events each year — premieres, galas and FYC events — and the majority of the time those red carpets are not recycled. — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026 Last week, the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, which puts on the annual Swedish Days festival, announced that the parade traditionally held on the final day of the celebration would be paused this year. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 Live Nation, a live entertainment company, spans over 50 countries and puts on over 50,000 concerts and festivals each year, according to its website. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026 The club puts on six other events through its event-management division, Shift Events, including the Triple Bypass. — John Meyer, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026 Ever optimistic, Mary puts on a happy face amid the chronic underemployment of her professor husband, Howard (Corey Stoll). — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026

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Heather Rae El Moussa dons a chic look for the Karma Automotive Celebration Event held at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles on July 25.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Making sauce can be messy, which is why Puliti dons a chic apron to shield her clothes from splatters, spills, and splashes.

— Mark Marino, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026

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Armour points to two recent plays, one involving Chelsea Gray and another involving Kiah Stokes, as proof that Clark exaggerates contact and creates false narratives about opposing players.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
The best place to start is a sporting culture that exaggerates accomplishments and rewards capitalistic success before the sporting variety.

— Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of exaggerates

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The Wan Chun drill simulates the evacuation of Taiwan’s leader to a safe place in the event of war or other emergencies.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Here’s music that doesn’t just deal with pain but structurally simulates it—music about falling apart that falls apart itself.

— Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026