as in caps
a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown
in those days, no properly dressed person left home without a hat
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Recent Examples of hats
Known for sporting towering hats with Atlanta iconography, Robinson has spent 23 years influencing downtown’s development and sense of community.
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Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 9 Apr. 2026
There is also jewelry, hats, handbags, gloves and more, all of which Queen Elizabeth donned for specific purposes.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
The black and green hats, shaped like the pope's miter, will be sent to fans who purchase tickets in one of five sections of Rate Field.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Some of the funds are raised through sales of hats, cups and T-shirts during Cruise Nights but most of the funds are raised through donations and a raffle at the Car Shows, Clubb said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
In New York, a grand Easter Parade brought a burst of whimsy to Fifth Avenue, where elaborate hats and costumes turned the street into a quintessential spring scene.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie attended William and Kate's 2011 nuptials in some very over-the-top hats.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
Mueller fears that the mounting pressures on farmers, exacerbated by the war, could lead some to hang up their hats for good.
—Kayla Steinberg, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
The grand finale involves an oink-tastic party at Peppa’s House involving party hats, giggles, bubbles and more.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 9 Apr. 2026
There is also jewelry, hats, handbags, gloves and more, all of which Queen Elizabeth donned for specific purposes.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
The black and green hats, shaped like the pope's miter, will be sent to fans who purchase tickets in one of five sections of Rate Field.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Some of the funds are raised through sales of hats, cups and T-shirts during Cruise Nights but most of the funds are raised through donations and a raffle at the Car Shows, Clubb said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
In New York, a grand Easter Parade brought a burst of whimsy to Fifth Avenue, where elaborate hats and costumes turned the street into a quintessential spring scene.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie attended William and Kate's 2011 nuptials in some very over-the-top hats.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
Mueller fears that the mounting pressures on farmers, exacerbated by the war, could lead some to hang up their hats for good.
—Kayla Steinberg, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
The grand finale involves an oink-tastic party at Peppa’s House involving party hats, giggles, bubbles and more.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hats
Noun
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Some states impose stricter caps, however, and a handful prohibit wage garnishment by private creditors entirely.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The court reasoned that the clause was in very small font, wasn’t in bold or all caps and the ticket only summarized the arbitration clause rather than offer its specifics.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Coverage also includes up to $3,000 for safety apparel (like helmets) if damaged in a covered collision.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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After a brief tour, Cohen and I donned motorcycle helmets and went for a ride, spinning through the cobble and paved roads and bike lanes on Infinite Machines’ new e-bike, the Olto.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For guests, the most popular props were headdresses—or sunglasses, for Gloria Vanderbilt.—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
30 Mar. 2026
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Pearls and portraiture and pearls are combined in headdresses; a gentleman’s glove is adorned with filigree and tourmalines.—
Jane Wooldridge,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some cars even had holes in their hoods.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The inspector noticed a black substance inside the ice machine, dirty vent hoods and shelves and an employee without a hair restraint.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For Coachella, experiment with funky belts, headpieces, and sunglasses.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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The headpieces are ugly, and the looks don’t coordinate that well.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Hats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hats. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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