hats

plural of hat

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of hats Many costumes were trimmed in white lace and ruffles; a few guests came in full drag topped with elaborate hats. R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Fans appreciated seeing Sudeikis’ British co-stars wearing Kansas City hats and shirts. Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026 On the streets below, vendors are hawking bootleg merchandise as stragglers from the festivities color the sidewalks with blue-and-orange jerseys and hats. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 She was joined in her celebration by Bullock, Williams, King and the crowd of fans, who were decked out in all kinds of witch attire, from those who donned the traditional pointed hats and black robes to those simply sporting Practical Magic tees. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Aug. 2026 Bucket and baseball hats with the same insect shield technology are also available for summer-ready designs that actually work. ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026 The hats are optional additions to officers’ standard uniforms, according to officials. Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 But its owner, Hiro Yonekawa, packs way more into its two rooms, which are full of mostly vintage clothes like mint Burberry trenches (for around $300), graphic tees, men’s dress shirts and women’s tops, hats and handbags. New York Times, 31 July 2026 Wearing both of those hats can create conflict because heirs often disagree over whether the person managing the estate is acting for the benefit of everyone or favoring their own interests. Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hats
Noun
  • Without federal action, the panel would recommend the Florida Legislature join multi-state agreements on issues ranging from student pay and eligibility to caps on student-athlete agent compensation.
    Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The law allows price caps on certain homes to keep them affordable, then restricts who can buy them, based on income.
    Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Hockey helmets and football helmets and baseball helmets and softball helmets.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • One of the longer lines was near the mutual aid response team tables, where an array of heavy tactical gear was on display, including weapons body armor, helmets and everything else anyone might need when trying to quell civil unrest.
    Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • There was so much color, all these beautiful headdresses, and the male dancers were stomping their legs to mimic the drums.
    Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • He was surrounded by Iranian flags, Egyptian fans donning King Tutankhamun headdresses and people who had made entire outfits out of their nation’s colors — all mixed among Pride flags.
    Sam McDowell July 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • In that incident, teens dressed head-to-toe in black — some wearing hoods and masks — were seen throwing punches and hurling chairs as innocent bystanders sought safety.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026
  • Water rose over the hoods of vehicles parked near the river at the Comfort RV Resort.
    Jesse Bedayn, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • For royal outings, she’s continued to pick midi-length dresses paired with elaborate headpieces and enviable suits as her uniform.
    Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • Zendaya mixed high jewelry from Chopard and Messika with sculptural gold pieces by Fope, along with ancient inspired accessories including headpieces, ear cuffs, diamond chokers and gladiator sandals.
    Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

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“Hats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hats. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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