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
An astonishing 51 candidates have thrown their hats in the ring.
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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
That includes signs and, yes, hats, T-shirts, buttons, stickers or other clothing promoting a particular candidate or initiative.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Squawking seagulls hover above the Atlantic Ocean, and day-trippers drift along the boardwalk in floppy hats, as if on a seaside promenade in the South of France.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
McCaffery and Clark were seen wearing Giants hats at Oracle Park, though Clark has previously acknowledged her Phillies fandom — even if the team was not originally her top choice.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026
These weapons are varied and wide-ranging, including accessories such as fur stoles, rare designer handbags, a sizable collection of statement hats, and Puma’s entire catalog of Speedcat sneakers.
—Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 28 May 2026
Pieces range from ribbed jersey T-shirts, tanks, polo shirts and dresses treated with burnout devore to trompe-l’œil lace lingerie and accessories including denim baseball hats and charm keychains.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Falcons inside linebackers coach Barrett Ruud acknowledged replacing Elliss, who wore several different hats on the team’s defense, requires more than a plug-and-play solution.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
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
That includes signs and, yes, hats, T-shirts, buttons, stickers or other clothing promoting a particular candidate or initiative.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Squawking seagulls hover above the Atlantic Ocean, and day-trippers drift along the boardwalk in floppy hats, as if on a seaside promenade in the South of France.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
McCaffery and Clark were seen wearing Giants hats at Oracle Park, though Clark has previously acknowledged her Phillies fandom — even if the team was not originally her top choice.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026
These weapons are varied and wide-ranging, including accessories such as fur stoles, rare designer handbags, a sizable collection of statement hats, and Puma’s entire catalog of Speedcat sneakers.
—Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 28 May 2026
Pieces range from ribbed jersey T-shirts, tanks, polo shirts and dresses treated with burnout devore to trompe-l’œil lace lingerie and accessories including denim baseball hats and charm keychains.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Falcons inside linebackers coach Barrett Ruud acknowledged replacing Elliss, who wore several different hats on the team’s defense, requires more than a plug-and-play solution.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hats
Noun
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The facility remains popular among anti-immigrant crusaders, and Attorney General Uthmeier’s campaign store sells Alligator Alcatraz bumper stickers, T-shirts, and caps.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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The law will prohibit libraries from entering into e-book and digital audiobook licensing agreements that limit access through expiration dates or checkout caps.—
Julia Casola,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Tight ends Jake Briningstool and John Michael Gyllenborg and defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott were watching without helmets.—
Pete Sweeney
June 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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Many participants were seen wearing masks, and several wore respirators and helmets.—
Stephen Sorace , Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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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
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The 21-year-old goalkeeper, who takes his last name from the Mura people of his birth, left his headdresses and bows behind to play for Originarios, a new soccer club in Rio’s fifth division that is mainly for players under the age of 23.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 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 7 Jun. 2026.
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