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as in dime
a very small sum of money
their credit card debt isn't hay—it'll take years to pay it off
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as in bed
slang
a place set aside for sleeping
dragging myself out of the hay on such a cold, dreary morning seemed like an act of sheer masochism
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Recent Examples of hay
Rick Barrett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2022
The holiday is loaded with customs such as leaving grass or hay out for the three kings in exchange for a gift.
—Gabriela Miranda, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2022
Jim Moore, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025
Farmhands in the distance are harvesting hay, not only to provide winter fodder for animals but also to destroy seedling trees and shrubs that might otherwise overgrow the area, while distant plumes of smoke suggest the possible burning of fields after harvest for the same reason.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 7 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Three Kings Day, normally celebrated Jan. 6, is loaded with customs such as leaving grass or hay out for the three wise men in exchange for a gift.
—Rick Barrett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2022
The holiday is loaded with customs such as leaving grass or hay out for the three kings in exchange for a gift.
—Gabriela Miranda, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2022
Verb
Months, even years, evaporate as hunting partners reunite at a familiar duck blind or hay field.
—Jim Moore, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025
Farmhands in the distance are harvesting hay, not only to provide winter fodder for animals but also to destroy seedling trees and shrubs that might otherwise overgrow the area, while distant plumes of smoke suggest the possible burning of fields after harvest for the same reason.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hay
Noun
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And, things can turn on a dime, so hug those kiddos extra tight!—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
14 Oct. 2025
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Keaton could turn on a dime—from despair to neutral observation of the situation and her place in it.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The unnecessary teensy twin spoilers seem to serve no purpose beyond making loading things into the bed of the truck harder.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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The pair dated in 2010, and they were filmed in bed together on the spinoff series Kourtney & Kim Take New York.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When overseeding an existing lawn, start by mowing the existing turf to a height of two inches.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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Each inning, the Jays’ bats went back to the box for more as Yesavage quickly mowed through the Yankees.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On the table next to Captain Purdie’s bunk is what looks like a copper coin, a fringe of glutinous seaweed smothering it to the surface of the wood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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Besides the standard touring equipment (avalanche beacon, shovel, probe), visitors need to carry little more than a sleeping bag and a toothbrush, since dormitory-style bunks and hearty meals are provided.—
Scott Yorko,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Another activity listed is foraging in the wild — highlighting the tradition of looking for fresh berries and mushrooms.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Harvesting and preparing wild nuts can pose a challenge, including foraging in the wild and weekslong curing of nuts once harvested.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Today, Pérez feels trapped in a country that doesn’t want her.—
Melissa Sanchez,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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From a high school dropout and gang member who experienced homelessness to a PhD holder and founder of the Love Beyond Walls non-profit, Lester shares his journey navigating the trauma of poverty while exposing the systemic educational injustices that trap Black communities.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Timberview had cut the lead to 32-22 but couldn’t stop the Jaguars’ rushing attack.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Philippine Fault Zone, which cuts across the archipelago, is one of many active faults responsible for significant seismic events.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The gunplay is still tight and responsive, and the level design remains easy enough to glean and strategize around.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the near future, astronomers will try to glean even more vital information from the universe’s rogue planets.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Hay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hay. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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