as in caps
a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown
in those days, no properly dressed person left home without a hat
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Recent Examples of hats
Other hats in the collection also have fans scratching their heads.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
The new hats provoked plenty of jokes on social media.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Dan and his boss, CSMG COO Ray Katz, have worn a lot of hats over the years — soothsayers, bean-counters, ad men, idea men, stat men.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2025
The Early Team Startups are known for their lean, scrappy teams—small groups of talented individuals who wear multiple hats and move quickly.
—Francois Botha, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
One side holds up to 10 pairs of shoes, while the other can be used for clothes, bags, or hats.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Pollsters wear multiple hats, ensuring accuracy while also advising decision-makers on how to communicate with the public and to anticipate shifts in sentiment.
—Clifford Young, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025
This low placement is not a comment on the quality of the hats.
—Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
Gaga has consistently pushed boundaries in music, fashion, and performance, and her approach to hats is no different.
—Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
The new hats provoked plenty of jokes on social media.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Dan and his boss, CSMG COO Ray Katz, have worn a lot of hats over the years — soothsayers, bean-counters, ad men, idea men, stat men.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2025
The Early Team Startups are known for their lean, scrappy teams—small groups of talented individuals who wear multiple hats and move quickly.
—Francois Botha, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
One side holds up to 10 pairs of shoes, while the other can be used for clothes, bags, or hats.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Pollsters wear multiple hats, ensuring accuracy while also advising decision-makers on how to communicate with the public and to anticipate shifts in sentiment.
—Clifford Young, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025
This low placement is not a comment on the quality of the hats.
—Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
Gaga has consistently pushed boundaries in music, fashion, and performance, and her approach to hats is no different.
—Kinsey Jasnoch, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hats
Noun
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Researchers estimate there is five bottle caps’ worth of plastic in human brains.—
Jancee Dunn,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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When caps are in place, candidates can accept only up to a certain amount from individuals, political action committees, corporations and unions.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The number of helmets each school receives varies based on classification.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
11 Apr. 2025
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When the $12 million initiative first launched, concerns over the smart helmets’ data and how it would be stored and used kept several school districts from immediately opting into the program.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The spacious dining room is decked out with Afghan artifacts like native drums and headpieces, and from the ceiling droop hundreds of colorful swatches that are meant to recall poppies.—
John Metcalfe,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Even when their costumes require headpieces, the French twist remains!—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Hats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hats. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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