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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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Recent Examples of hay
Rick Barrett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2022
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
Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
Add more variety in height by using hay bales as platforms to hold lanterns or pumpkins.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Three Kings Day, normally celebrated Jan. 6, is loaded with customs such as leaving grass or hay out for the three wise men in exchange for a gift.
—Rick Barrett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2022
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
Verb
Fred would put the hay in and pull it back before his sister could cut it.
—Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
Add more variety in height by using hay bales as platforms to hold lanterns or pumpkins.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hay
Noun
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Lockwood says she’s often asked about her ability to toggle literary voice on a dime, ricocheting, like an elementary school PhD candidate, between potty humor and profundity.—
Eric Olson
September 23,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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Evero used safety Tre’von Moehrig as a nickel corner, a dime linebacker and a box safety, while sending the veteran DB on blitzes.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Not all sober house operators agree with her assessment of an industry that added hundreds of beds and services virtually overnight, inflated in recent years by easy access to federal funding, and is now in flux.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
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All of San Diego County recently had only 78 detox beds that accepted Medi-Cal, the state health insurance for low-income residents, officials have said.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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How To Dethatch Your Lawn The day before dethatching, mow your lawn as usual to trim the grass and remove excess debris from the lawn, then water the lawn lightly.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
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After months of diligently mowing, weeding, and watering your lawn through summer, don't be tempted to skimp on lawn care at the end of the season.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The spacious cabin has a combination entertainment-dining area outfitted with two sofas, a full-size kitchen, a private bathroom, and a main bedroom that can fit a king-size mattress (there are additional sleeping areas, including an overhead bunk above the cockpit).—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
24 Sep. 2025
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Once he was handcuffed, deputies placed him on the lower bunk of his cell.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Participants will be able to forage directly from our backyard garden to fill your floral arrangement.—
Jake Richardson,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Pocket parks, native plants and urban forests provide just enough habitat that birds, especially during spring and fall migrations, will forage for food downtown and sing their songs to the morning commuters.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To keep bedding clean, invest in pet hair-resistant bedding or cover the bed with a thin sheet to trap dirt from a dog’s paws.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The cuffed hem also traps in heat and gives the pants a jogger appearance that looks good with sandals, sneakers, and boots.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The 2-point conversion attempt failed, but the Packers cut the gap to 21-6.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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Stocks got some help from a report on inflation that suggested the Federal Reserve may be able to continue cutting interest rates.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By the conversation’s end, audience members were able glean clear takeaways, namely that ownership, infrastructure, and intentional collaboration are key to bridging the unspoken gaps.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Sep. 2025
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How much can the Aztecs glean from that game?—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Hay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hay. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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