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noun

ˈhā How to pronounce hay (audio)
Definition of haynext
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as in dime
a very small sum of money their credit card debt isn't hay—it'll take years to pay it off

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as in bed
slang a place set aside for sleeping dragging myself out of the hay on such a cold, dreary morning seemed like an act of sheer masochism

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hay

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verb

as in to mow

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Recent Examples of hay
Noun
The farmers said the smoke impedes their hay operation, as the haze blocks the sunlight necessary to dry the hay out. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2026 Another photo showed Langley stretched across a stack of hay bales while modeling the same denim look. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026
Verb
As part of that contract, and to maintain high-quality habitat, participating landowners can’t graze or hay the acreage during those five years. — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025 The holiday is loaded with customs such as leaving grass or hay out for the three kings in exchange for a gift. — Gabriela Miranda, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2022 See All Example Sentences for hay
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hay
  1. dime
  2. bed
  3. mow
  4. bunk
  5. forage
  6. trap
  7. cut
  8. glean
Noun
  • Before the viral goal celebrations, the Norwegian striker ordered Normatec boots off the Hyperice website on his own dime.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The boring, dime-a-dozen influencer is dead, and nobody’s mourning it.
    — Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 30 July 2026
Definition of dime
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  • Across from the bed, the ceiling sloped precipitously, with a dormer cut into it.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Begin designing your garden by looking at the shape of garden beds and seating areas from a bird’s-eye view.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of bed
Verb
  • When mowing or landscaping, do not mow over sick or dead animals.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Prevent clover by fertilizing with nitrogen, mowing taller, watering deeply, and filling bare spots with grass seed.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of mow
Noun
  • The lower level also includes a separate heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, three guest suites, and a bunk suite sleeping four.
    — Joe Marusak July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • Air New Zealand is offering bunk rentals on its longest flight from New York to Auckland.
    — Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
Definition of bunk
Verb
  • Their foraging experience is led by master forager, Clay Morris, and explores Virginia’s edibles such as wild mushrooms and ramps.
    — Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Championing Scotland’s bountiful seasonal larder, the restaurant serves both tasting and à la carte menus built around hyper-local ingredients and foraged produce.
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of forage
Verb
  • Ababu stated there could be more people trapped in the debris.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
  • During the call, Fernandez indicated that CMA CGM still has eight of its vessels still trapped in the Persian Gulf due to the concerns over safety in the strait.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of trap
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  • At the same time, the data shows, courts have severely cut the length of time many people are getting to prepare for complex immigration proceedings, from about six months to often just a little more than a month.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Using a paring knife, mark a smaller square inside each pastry square, leaving a 1/2 inch border (do not cut all the way through the dough).
    — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of cut
Verb
  • China could be hoping to glean technology secrets from Japanese companies.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • While most galleries provide the end result of the creative process as evidenced by the finished piece, visitors to this art center can glean insight into the creative process directly from the artists themselves.
    — Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 23 July 2026
Definition of glean

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