1
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
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2025
About half the candidates make the cut after interviewing, slinging a bale of hay, and displaying calm with horses.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 26 May 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 farm also produced fresh produce, cider, flowers, hay, fresh and frozen pies, cinnamon sugar cider donuts, native honey for those with allergies, jellies and jams.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2025
About half the candidates make the cut after interviewing, slinging a bale of hay, and displaying calm with horses.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 26 May 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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The American supertanker doesn’t turn on a dime, and the results of this year’s 3D chess will begin to resolve this summer and autumn.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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In addition, attendees received free rooms up to $654 per night, food and drinks and other perks on the charity’s dime.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2025
Noun
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The sides of the bed are also guarded against dust and liquid, but the bottom of the mattress remains open.—
Julia Forbes,
Wired News,
23 June 2025
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Maybe that’s pulling out some arts and crafts, listening to an audiobook in bed, or cooking a new recipe.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Borrow one from a friend or neighbor to mow your new sod.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2025
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The signature check pattern has been mown into The Newt’s croquet lawn, and spills onto the sun loungers and seating areas.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
Noun
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While kids will love the deluxe king bunk room, there are a variety of spacious accommodations for families.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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Society Hotel The boutique Society Hotel is set in an old schoolhouse and has the complete traveler accommodation toolkit: bunk rooms, private rooms, and cutesy cabins.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
Verb
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This process is mostly associated with the Neolithic period about 10,000 years ago, as humans generally began to transition from foraging to farming.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 June 2025
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The writer-director finds a playful entry point by starting not in Manhattan but in a majestic rocky landscape where the only signs of life are a hot caveman returning from foraging and placing a makeshift ring on the finger of the woman waiting for him.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
Verb
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If not, neighbors, friends, or anyone nearby needs to know that they could be trapped.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Other options include raising payroll taxes, cutting benefits for future recipients, or a combination of all three.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Perry’s 10th playoff goal this season cut the Panthers lead to 4-2.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
Verb
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The online trail that authorities have been scouring to glean some insight into Bartkus’ motives includes a website dedicated to the Palm Springs bombing.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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Now, an international team of scientists has attempted to harness the power of AI to glean more information about Sagittarius A* from data collected by the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT).—
Joanna Thompson,
Space.com,
21 June 2025
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“Hay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hay. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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