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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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Decisions on all of those disputes are expected by early July, when the justices take their customary summer recess.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Anyone who thinks Coachella’s biggest surprises are reserved for Weekend 1 was proven wrong Friday night as Sabrina Carpenter welcomed Madonna on stage during her Weekend 2 headlining set.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Allbirds jumps on the A.I. wave, the S&P 500 surges, and Live Nation and Ticketmaster lose an antitrust case.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

Samantha said she received a phone call from someone claiming to be from her bank at about 16:00 GMT on 11 October.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

She set a few more out on the counter for Maggie.

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

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