as in cap
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 hat
Other oddities and relics the designers say add to the vintage Halloween theme include skeleton keys, cracked teacups, magnifying glasses, and even hats that look like they've been left behind.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
The hotel was decked out in Chiefs colors, from either the fans wearing hats, jerseys and shirts to the elevators inside featuring team decorations.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
But the puzzle that carries over from one season to the next is how much longer Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin), Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez) and Oliver Putnam (Martin Short) will wear their investigative hats.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Rupert Murdoch has pulled one final rabbit out of his hat.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
The hotel was decked out in Chiefs colors, from either the fans wearing hats, jerseys and shirts to the elevators inside featuring team decorations.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
But the puzzle that carries over from one season to the next is how much longer Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin), Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez) and Oliver Putnam (Martin Short) will wear their investigative hats.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Rupert Murdoch has pulled one final rabbit out of his hat.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hat
Noun
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There’s a dip after that — but this, of course, is a bit unfair as the players of this generation are continuing to pick up caps.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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This provision prohibits salary-cap circumvention, meaning arrangements by teams to compensate players outside of their employment contracts.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fans booed as Carter walked off slowly, the standout defensive tackle holding his helmet in his hands behind his back.—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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As boos rained down from the Philly crowd, the former first round pick out of Georgia walked off the field, holding his helmet without a single drop of sweat on his face.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Zendaya’s hair was pulled back into a sleek bun beneath her cream chapeau.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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Angela Bassett makes a statement with a cane and chapeau combo.—
Elise Wrabetz,
NBC news,
5 May 2025
Noun
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Look under the hood for leaves or debris in suspicious places.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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The lens ships with front and rear caps, a reversible hood with a push-button release for its bayonet lock, and a soft carrying pouch.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This new album art features Swift, 35, in a sparkling headdress featuring jewels in two stars and dramatic makeup.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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One through line between the films and the series are the headdresses, veils and hair jewelry.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Corso’s final appearance after 38 seasons on the show concluded 431 headgear picks.—
Richard Deitsch,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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Will someone else put on the mascot headgear to continue and honor Corso’s tradition?—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Hat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hat. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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