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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
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Nestled in the foothills, the area smelled of the hay for his neighbors’ horses.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 23 July 2021
North Dakota ranchers all summer have been seeking federal government permission to also hay that land.
—From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 26 July 2021
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Noun
The calf, who is yet to be named, was born on February 8 and could be seen leaping around in the hay, while his concerned mom, Mama Fern, stood nearby and tried to keep up with him.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Nestled in the foothills, the area smelled of the hay for his neighbors’ horses.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
North Dakota ranchers usually aren’t allowed to hay that land until after Aug. 1, when nesting season ends, to protect wildlife populations.
—From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 23 July 2021
North Dakota ranchers all summer have been seeking federal government permission to also hay that land.
—From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 26 July 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hay
Noun
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Friedland builds her drama through sharp honesty, and tough as its material may be, few films are so tonally flexible, so able to turn on a dime: stray moments of tenderness, humility, even absurdity poke through, with a love and care for Ruth shown by characters and creators alike.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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But Zelenskyy said Trump — who insists Putin is ready to end the three-year grinding war — needs to understand that Ukraine can’t change its attitudes toward Russia on a dime.—
Zeke Miller,
The Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And Breakfast If your idea of an ideal accommodation involves generous front porches, homecooked breakfast, and proprietors that feel like longtime friends, consider one of Stuart’s lovely bed and breakfasts.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2025
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In the next year, San Jose will bring online over 1,000 new quick-build housing units and shelter beds for the homeless.—
Matt Mahan,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Most people, however, head the opposite way, mowing an inch or more too high.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2025
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Workers will now mow less frequently and have less regular maintenance of Yuba City’s downtown district.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Feb. 2025
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All around her, her fellow passengers are screaming and praying as water sprays in around the portholes and people are thrown from their bunks.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
2 Mar. 2025
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Greer tumbled from the top bunk and suffered life-altering brain trauma.—
Kelly Davis,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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However, the changes in foraging conditions were the most consistent factor in this study.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 Feb. 2025
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Prepare for spring foraging at The Medicine of Food this Sunday, hosted by the American Indian Center in Minneapolis.—
Audrey Kennedy,
Axios,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Replace pet bowls as needed: Scratches or cracks in bowls can trap bacteria and be impossible to clean, whether in the dishwasher or by hand.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
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The agency runs a Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program to trap and often kill gators that threaten people or pets.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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People will chew on the Broadway first of an Othello directed and lead-produced by black men—Leon and Brian Anthony Moreland, respectively—and cut their assumptions about that to fit their pre-existing views.—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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Second half Utah cut the deficit to one after outscoring Sacramento 13-5 to start the second half, but the Kings responded with an 11-1 run to push the lead back to double digits.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Feb. 2025
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For the new study, the researchers looked at 30 years of data gleaned from these reports.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
7 Mar. 2025
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Invest in customer service representatives with the talent to interact with customers daily, gleaning valuable insights into their needs and frustrations.—
Rob Lancit,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Hay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hay. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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