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
For cold-weather trips, the Canada Weather Gear 2-pack Thermal Beanies are 67 percent off, perfect for layering under hats or wearing solo on chilly walks.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
Our go-tos for winter outfits include knits, hats, and leather accessories.
—Julia Guerra, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
In fact, the most interesting commentary of the early week was about the division champion hats and t-shirts, which were waiting for players in their lockers.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
The Sweater In 2026, sweaters step wear multiple hats—draped, tucked, or over shirting.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
When washing your coats, remember to clean all your winter accessories, such as wool or fur gloves, hats, and scarves.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
Michigan printed and sold the 2023 national champions T-shirts, hats and coffee mugs.
—Mac Engel
january 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
The brand, founded in 1889, sells durable clothes and accessories, like jackets, overalls, jeans and hats.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Make sure your family is prepared for time outdoors with waterproof gloves, winter coats, warm hats, scarves, sturdy boots, and insulating base layers.
—Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 11 Jan. 2026
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
Our go-tos for winter outfits include knits, hats, and leather accessories.
—Julia Guerra, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
In fact, the most interesting commentary of the early week was about the division champion hats and t-shirts, which were waiting for players in their lockers.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
The Sweater In 2026, sweaters step wear multiple hats—draped, tucked, or over shirting.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
When washing your coats, remember to clean all your winter accessories, such as wool or fur gloves, hats, and scarves.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
Michigan printed and sold the 2023 national champions T-shirts, hats and coffee mugs.
—Mac Engel
january 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
The brand, founded in 1889, sells durable clothes and accessories, like jackets, overalls, jeans and hats.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Make sure your family is prepared for time outdoors with waterproof gloves, winter coats, warm hats, scarves, sturdy boots, and insulating base layers.
—Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hats
Noun
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The new guidance recommends three servings of full-fat dairy a day but caps saturated fat at 10% of daily calories per day.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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Over the past few years, Pitbull's fans have started wearing bald caps to his shows to look more like the singer — who loves seeing the dedication from his crowds.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Protests, tear gas and another shooting In Minneapolis, smoke filled the streets Wednesday night near the site of the latest shooting as federal officers wearing gas masks and helmets fired tear gas into a small crowd.—
Steve Karnowski,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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On Wednesday, federal officers wearing gas masks and helmets fired tear gas.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
15 Jan. 2026
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People imagine being wowed by fire performances (that's Samoan) and fast-paced, hip-shaking dancing with those big eye-catching headdresses (most likely the Tahitian otea dance).—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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Russian state media outlets shared images of the building’s marbled pillars and staircases as dancers, wearing kokoshniks, traditional Russian headdresses, performed.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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This includes quiet dishwasher models and range hoods that are both quiet and effective at removing smoke, steam, and odors from the room.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Some people even shared old photos of Indigenous peoples wearing the hoods, noting that the originators of the design kept the fur outward to break cold wind and trap snow.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Daily wear-and-tear can cause small parts like screws, headpieces or footrests to easily become damaged.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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Pets and their parents are also encouraged to dress for the occasion, and both companies have launched a line of festive pet clothing, ranging from sweaters and PJs to velvet bows and headpieces.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
5 Dec. 2025
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“Hats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hats. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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