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noun (1)

Definition of baynext
as in chamber
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided the garage has three separate bays for cars

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noun (2)

as in estuary
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline the bay is a favorite cruising ground for weekend yachtsmen

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bay

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noun (3)

as in glory
usually bays plural public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement he wrote for his own personal satisfaction, not for any bays that the literary establishment might deign to bestow

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bay

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verb

1
as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance the mob was baying for revenge

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2
as in to howl
to make a long loud mournful sound the lonesome beagle bayed whenever someone walked by

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Recent Examples of bay
Noun
Book the white, cream, and silver Diaghilev suite, which has double doors that open onto a small balcony with the bay of Positano at your feet. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026 The park is across the bay from Starbase and draws a good crowd, offering a view of ships on the bay that frame the towering Starship launch pad. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
The opposition is baying for Reeves’s scalp; one newspaper compares Reeves’s shelf life to that of a lettuce. — Dimitri Zenghelis, Forbes.com, 17 Feb. 2026 And yet the baying online would suggest this is more than regret, that we have all been denied some marvellous experience and the final hours of the transfer window failed to deliver on its apparent promise of unfettered theatre and fun. — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bay
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bay
  1. chamber
  2. estuary
  3. glory
  4. shout
  5. howl
  6. cell
  7. cove
  8. accolade
Noun
  • Recovery is also part of the offering, with the contrast therapy, with Nordic saunas and cold baths; the company plans to add IV drips and hyperbaric chambers at its upcoming New York location.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Democrats are hoping to win back a majority in the House and Senate — though Republicans are still favored in most projections to retain the upper chamber — and have tried to distinguish themselves as the more pro-regulation party.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of chamber
Noun
  • But these sites also come with dangers, as demonstrated by the massive Moss Landing battery fire in January 2025, which prompted the evacuation of about 1,500 residents and deposited heavy metals in a nearby estuary.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Visitors traveling across Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay earlier this month may have seen a strange-looking boat with wings and a whale-like tail floating in the estuary’s calm late-summer waters.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of estuary
Noun
  • Consumers flocked to cinemas equipped with Imax’s rickety old 50 mm film projectors, while those that were unable to snag those coveted tickets sought out Imax theaters that were digital but could show the film in its full-scale, immersive glory.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Even Jeff, in his all-knowing glory, only pissed me off one time.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of glory
Verb
  • The two of them spent the rest of the night pressed together in the crowded bar, shouting at each other to be heard over the sound of drunk youth.
    — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • What began as a pointed statement quickly expanded into a communal anthem, driven by a hook built to be shouted back.
    — Brittney Williams, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of shout
Verb
  • The masked figure then loops back, and a howling Wood appears in the frame.
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Late one night in October, 2017, Jane Marx, a landscape architect in the wine country of Northern California, woke up to the smell of smoke and the sound of an eerie, howling wind.
    — Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of howl
Noun
  • In a new study, researchers at New York University built a custom random-positioning machine that continually changed the orientation of human cells relative to Earth's gravity.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Also running is Northwestern University stem-cell researcher Angel Alvarez, 46, who has been an advocate within CPS for better serving students with disabilities.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of cell
Noun
  • Hike around Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area for magical coves, towering lighthouses, and lots of wildlife.
    — Sierra Vandervort, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors bring in ample light and overlook the backyard terrace’s heated pool, outdoor shower, and fireplace, while dimmable cove lighting furthers the warmth.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of cove
Noun
  • The project in development is being produced by Anita Hyppönen, recipient as well of the Connecting Cottbus Producers Exchange accolade.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
  • In receiving the award, Arjona joins a rich roster of talents, including actress Maude Apatow who was bestowed with the accolade last year.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of accolade

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“Bay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bay. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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