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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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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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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as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
the mob was baying for revenge
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Recent Examples of bay
Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026
But one fish in particular has become strongly intertwined with the lives and cultures of many people around the bay.
—Torben Rick, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Dimitri Zenghelis, Forbes.com, 17 Feb. 2026
At his own campaign closing event on Wednesday, a baying crowd was whipped up by Kaiser's vitriolic anti-communism and attacks on progressive values.
—NPR, 14 Nov. 2025
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Noun
In the spring that means shallower bays where the water is warmer.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026
But one fish in particular has become strongly intertwined with the lives and cultures of many people around the bay.
—Torben Rick, The Conversation, 18 June 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
At his own campaign closing event on Wednesday, a baying crowd was whipped up by Kaiser's vitriolic anti-communism and attacks on progressive values.
—NPR, 14 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bay
Noun
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Business interests, including the chamber, Meta, Chevron and PG&E, collectively contributed more than $52 million toward electing Becerra and opposing Tom Steyer, his top Democratic rival in the final weeks of the primary.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
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Sessions in both chambers of Congress were temporarily halted by raucous legislators celebrating the German victory, according to the journalist David Margolick’s book on the Louis-Schmeling rivalry.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Blue-green algae, known as cyanobacteria, naturally occur in inland waters, estuaries and the sea.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
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Crocodiles are more tolerant of saltwater than alligators and are commonly found in mangrove habitats, bays and estuaries in South Florida.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Unlike the movies, where directors get the glory, TV directors sit lower in the hierarchy, below creators, producers and actors.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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His post-match interview revealed the usual Messi, the man who continues to showcase the kind of humanity, dignity, honor and humility that defies every standard of today’s society, consumed with the search for attention and glory at any cost.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Her longtime bestie Abigail Anderson, whom Swift shouted out in her 2008 album Fearless, tied the knot for the first time in September 2017.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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He was shouted out by multiple fighters following victories.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Jingoists howled with rage that a foreigner—no, worse, a German—had got the England job.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
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Up in the stands, fans waved their own flags — including some sneaked in over the objections of FIFA and the courts — and wrestled with emotions, as boos, howls and hisses rained down from all corners of the stadium.—
Rick Maese,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Cleavotta Morgan said her son, Daejon Morgan, called her every day from his cell at Men’s Central Jail.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Traditional robotic work cells often require complete shutdowns when workers enter restricted areas, creating downtime that can accumulate across large manufacturing operations.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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The outdoor eatery sits at the back of a tiny beach cove lined with beds and umbrellas on a patio under a shaded pergola.—
Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
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The properties sit across a cove from where Michael Jordan once tore down his own mansion (presumably to build a bigger one — as one does).—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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The James Beard Awards, among the highest accolades in the American culinary industry, were announced Monday night, turning winning restaurants into must-visit destinations.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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His numerous accolades include 11 Primetime Emmys and five Directors Guild of America awards.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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“Bay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bay. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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