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
The election cycle is in full swing in South Florida with candidates throwing their hats in the ring for congressional Districts 20 and 24.
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Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
The new store carries shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, hats and accessories and feature a soccer collection.
—Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Adam Sandler’s Click in song form—was overly glacial, until Gud’s sporadic bursts of ticking hi-hats hit like a downpour in the middle of a heatwave.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 10 June 2026
No hats on the bed was another one.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
Baseball Caps Though hand washing or spot cleaning is ideal for many hats, everyday baseball caps can be thrown in the wash so long as they aren't made of leather.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
What type of hats are appropriate for a man to wear?
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
An astonishing 51 candidates have thrown their hats in the ring.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Wearing hats and loose-fitting clothes that cover as much skin as possible is still advisable on exceptionally hot days.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
The new store carries shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, hats and accessories and feature a soccer collection.
—Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Adam Sandler’s Click in song form—was overly glacial, until Gud’s sporadic bursts of ticking hi-hats hit like a downpour in the middle of a heatwave.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 10 June 2026
No hats on the bed was another one.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
Baseball Caps Though hand washing or spot cleaning is ideal for many hats, everyday baseball caps can be thrown in the wash so long as they aren't made of leather.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
What type of hats are appropriate for a man to wear?
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
An astonishing 51 candidates have thrown their hats in the ring.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Wearing hats and loose-fitting clothes that cover as much skin as possible is still advisable on exceptionally hot days.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hats
Noun
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Out of a sea of caps and gowns, 46 students are ready to make waves in the entertainment industry.—
Brittney Ermon,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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These budget caps could make businesses pay more attention to their return on AI spending — or lack thereof.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Osterhout said evaluating prospects does not require shoulder pads, helmets or full smash-mouth competition.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Sticks, helmets, pants, gloves, skates and more will be sold at Pure Hockey.—
Jason Dill
June 11,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Her male counterparts were also well represented, with pharaohs donning headdresses of various eras, their outfits playing on the contrast between polished, hammered, engraved and even beaded golds.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Ballroom culture infuses all aspects of the show, including a parade of costumes, ranging from contemporary neon getups to sumptuous evening gowns and glittering headdresses.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Here's how to degrease kitchen cabinets, hoods, and ranges to create a less sticky cooking environment.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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In the video, the couple could be seen with their hoods up and riding rented Citi Bikes on the streets of the Big Apple as Sweeney giggled and took her feet off the pedals.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Skin was on display, sequins were sparkling and the headpieces were taller than ever.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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The most complicated headpieces to make, according to Gee, were the poppies and the jitterbugs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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“Hats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hats. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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