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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
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Here’s a look at what Longhorns are snacking on in the stands — and no, there’s no hay available.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 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
The studio also had successes with local productions, such as Germany’s The Three Investigators – Carpathian Dog, Spain’s Padre no hay mas que uno 5 and Japan’s 366 Days.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Here’s a look at what Longhorns are snacking on in the stands — and no, there’s no hay available.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 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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Jamal Murray has been torching opposing defenses, and Nikola Jokić is dropping dimes left and right.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Italian metal extremist has been going down a rabbit hole of his own with a series of highly technical I, Voidhanger releases marked by extraterrestrial synth work and winding, stop-on-a-dime riffs.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
30 Mar. 2026
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New Era, a 200-bed facility, has had recurring outbreaks of Legionella, the bacteria that grow within water and air conditioning systems and can cause Legionnaires’ Disease, records show.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The sight of a heated and jet-equipped hydrotherapy pool greets you at check in, and is flanked by relaxation day beds, a sauna, and a steam room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The grass is freshly mowed, the dirt and chalk lines finely groomed.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The commission agreed to allow Earthrise to mow the property only once between May and October, rather than five times as required by statute, as the company said more mowings could negatively affect native pollinators and habitats.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Participants can also select traditional, all-male or all-female bunk-style cabins or upgrade to their own private room or cabin.—
Robin Roenker,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ramos was found unresponsive in his bunk by Adelanto security staff on March 25.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Noise could disrupt the whales’ foraging behavior, while increased global warming — tied to the burning of fossil fuels, including oil and gas — could change where their prey fish live, Kiszka said.—
Tammy Webber,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Notably, most ingredients used in Dandelion’s menu are locally grown, foraged, and sourced.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Wenrick did not answer questions about whether or not Valencia was trapped inside.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Islamic republic has threatened to attack vessels traversing the strait throughout the conflict, which has effectively closed off the conduit, trapping hundreds of ships in the Persian Gulf and spiking oil prices globally.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Mar. 2026
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Medical experts say if a rattlesnake bites, keep the area still, at or below heart level, do not apply ice, do not cut the wound, and do not suck out the venom – and seek help immediately.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Aztecs were within nine points late in the first half against Michigan and had a 3 rattle out that would have cut it to six before getting their doors blown off 94-54, their most lopsided defeat of the 21st century.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There’s plenty to glean from this final month of basketball.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Analysts pore over their pronouncements to glean shifts on key issues.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Hay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hay. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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