as in hat
a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown
in some states a helmet is required headgear for motorcycle riders
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Recent Examples of headgear
Unlike the attendees at Trump rallies, with their one-note MAGA caps, the Harris crowd furnished a symphony of headgear, from the viral Harris-Walz camo hats to hijabs to a sapphire fascinator to pink knit caps emblazoned with the candidates’ names.
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Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2024
While the presence of additional headgear is still a rarity on Sundays, with some players voicing concerns about the extra weight and debate about their effectiveness still ongoing, other athletes have added the cap to their game-day repertoire.
—Pandora Dewan, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Upon arriving in Russia, the North Korean recruits have been asked to fill out a questionnaire providing their sizing for hats, headgear, uniforms, and shoes.
—Isaac Yee, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
Kahn, a cardiologist practicing longevity medicine, is one of a growing number of people using such hair-growth-stimulating headgear and wears his every night before bed.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2024
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Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2024
While the presence of additional headgear is still a rarity on Sundays, with some players voicing concerns about the extra weight and debate about their effectiveness still ongoing, other athletes have added the cap to their game-day repertoire.
—Pandora Dewan, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Upon arriving in Russia, the North Korean recruits have been asked to fill out a questionnaire providing their sizing for hats, headgear, uniforms, and shoes.
—Isaac Yee, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
Kahn, a cardiologist practicing longevity medicine, is one of a growing number of people using such hair-growth-stimulating headgear and wears his every night before bed.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headgear
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Scott began her retail career as a 19-year-old college dropout who hoped to provide fashionable hats to women receiving chemotherapy treatments.Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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With his yellowy eyes, sadistic laugh and coonskin hat, Farkus looked every bit the villain in this childhood favorite.Mike Miller, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Despite tapping his helmet, Kurtz said his coaches didn't pull him out.Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Eglin flight, given the gentle Florida clime, would only require a standard flight suit, G-pants, helmet and oxygen mask.Jim Clash, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The special caps off Howard’s extensive international tour spanning 237 shows across 141 cities in 30 countries, selling over 335,000 tickets.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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Broadcom cemented its status as one of the biggest artificial intelligence winners on Wall Street — and joined the vaunted $1 trillion market cap club thanks to a 24.4% surge in Friday’s session.Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Headgear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headgear. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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