as in hats
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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Noun
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From hats to jerseys to bomber jackets, lots of the Blue Jays gear nodded to those previous World Series trips.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025 -
She was seen sporting camo hats, the Harris campaign's answer to red MAGA caps.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Organizers had earlier urged the crowd to remain peaceful as Coast Guard officers in helmets stood watch near the gate.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Organizers urged protesters to remain peaceful, as a line of Coast Guard officers in helmets watched from just outside the entrance.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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The hefty glass bottles and their caps, which evoke the vibrant solidity of terrazzo, reflect the approach.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Per a staff report, that final regulation could include caps on the number of such rentals in the city, mandatory inspections of STRs, limits on the number STRs operated by individuals, and various limits on parking and the number of occupants.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Headgears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headgears. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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