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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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2
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
Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
The Hulls also grow corn and hay and raise Angus calves and replacement heifers.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025
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
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Noun
Besides cattle, hay is one of the Gottenborgs’ main income sources.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
The Hulls also grow corn and hay and raise Angus calves and replacement heifers.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
As part of that contract, and to maintain high-quality habitat, participating landowners can’t graze or hay the acreage during those five years.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hay
Noun
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The Angels are paying hundreds of millions for a roster that cannot find home plate, while the rats are finding nacho cheese without spending a dime.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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This can feel thrilling and unconventional — one moment sparks could fly, and the other things could change on a dime.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Incorporate compost into new beds before planting, mix it into containers, scatter it over the lawn or use it in place of mulch.—
Jessica Damiano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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These accommodations are suitable for single travelers or couples, as the space has a single king-sized bed and doesn’t have a sofa or other furniture that can accommodate a sleeping guest.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Avoid mowing with dull blades; sharpen frequently.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The city plans to create a park on the property and mow a trail through the prairie and woods for walking.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Comey, of course, calls that bunk.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Dykeman said Pedro-Francisco told him she is forced to climb up to a third-level bunk despite immense pain extending from the right side of her abdomen to her back.—
Beret Leone,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During the breeding season, females stay close enough to their rookery to return regularly to feed their young, although their trips to forage tend to grow longer as the pup develops.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Most of the time, bees do their own thing, foraging for food and raising a colony.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The victim, who has not been identified, suffered severe crushing injuries to his lower limbs after becoming trapped in a lifting system, local fire authorities told Reuters, citing eyewitness accounts.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Use a damp microfiber cloth to trap particles instead of just pushing them to the next surface.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When the Broncos cut Greenlaw, the 49ers wasted no time in bringing him back to pair with middle linebacker Fred Warner in hopes of reviving one of the NFL’s top linebacker tandems.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Jacksonville general manager James Gladstone and coach Liam Coen cut their teeth as part of the Rams organization, learning from GM Les Snead and coach Sean McVay.—
Mark Long,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Many in the room whipped out their cameras to start filming, and made the rounds to glean and share details.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2026
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To glean clues about her birth family, Valentine held the note up to the light, peering through the obscuring markings.—
Johnny Dodd,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Hay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hay. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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