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
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
Until recently, the screwworm population was kept at bay via a biological barrier along the Darién Gap at the border of Panama and Colombia.
—ArsTechnica, 3 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
But Youngquist kept the Rangers at bay from there until the bottom of the fifth.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
Until recently, the screwworm population was kept at bay via a biological barrier along the Darién Gap at the border of Panama and Colombia.
—ArsTechnica, 3 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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Since then, five of the remaining seven have been located, with one rescued from the chamber Friday night.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Tensions mounted as the meeting went on, with council members calling multiple recesses and eventually clearing the chambers after shouting matches broke out.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Noun
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In exchange, China could seek greater access to the estuary of the Tumen River, which forms part of the border between the two countries, and navigational rights in waters off the Korean Peninsula’s east coast.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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The North Carolina Estuarium is another highlight, with Pamlico River tours as well as 200 exhibits on estuaries and coastal rivers.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
Noun
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With the Premier League chip off their back and a squad liberated from the fear of failure, the opportunity of further glory awaits the Gunners.—
Aleks Klosok,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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So far neither has covered itself in glory.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
29 May 2026
Verb
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He was menaced in the English countryside last month by a man shouting at him from 50 yards away, according to British outlet The Telegraph.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
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The leads can be overwrought, shouting lines across the stage while the Gothic-style doorways, sharp directional lighting and ooh-ahh practical effects do their complicated dance.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
Verb
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There’s no better time to swap scary stories than when the wind is howling and candles are flickering.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Some may howl at my ideas, and that’s fine, too.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Packing more cells onto a slightly bigger ship could usefully increase US capabilities.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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LiPfe offers a new experimental model that enables scientists to work with a structured piece of animal tissue that maintains its own immune activity, cell cycling, and nutrient intake, without ethical concerns that come with experimenting on live animals.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Women-only travel tour company Wild Terrains offers an eight-day Menorca group trip that takes travelers to the island’s secluded coves and cobblestone streets.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Its 23 spacious rooms and suites, all with terraces or private gardens, have spectacular sea views and are nestled into a ridge overlooking a secluded cove near the medieval hilltop village of Ramatuelle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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He's considered one of the planet’s most versatile watermen, with accolades that include eight-time stand-up paddle world champion, hydrofoil pioneer, and big-wave master.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The awards came shortly thereafter, doling out the first accolades in 1991.—
Carly Westerfield,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
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“Bay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bay. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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