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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
Jim Moore, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025
Farmhands in the distance are harvesting hay, not only to provide winter fodder for animals but also to destroy seedling trees and shrubs that might otherwise overgrow the area, while distant plumes of smoke suggest the possible burning of fields after harvest for the same reason.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 7 Oct. 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
Months, even years, evaporate as hunting partners reunite at a familiar duck blind or hay field.
—Jim Moore, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025
Farmhands in the distance are harvesting hay, not only to provide winter fodder for animals but also to destroy seedling trees and shrubs that might otherwise overgrow the area, while distant plumes of smoke suggest the possible burning of fields after harvest for the same reason.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hay
Noun
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And, things can turn on a dime, so hug those kiddos extra tight!—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
14 Oct. 2025
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Keaton could turn on a dime—from despair to neutral observation of the situation and her place in it.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The unnecessary teensy twin spoilers seem to serve no purpose beyond making loading things into the bed of the truck harder.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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The pair dated in 2010, and they were filmed in bed together on the spinoff series Kourtney & Kim Take New York.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Do your best to maintain a healthy, lush lawn by watering correctly, keeping the soil nutrient-rich, and mowing at the correct height for your type of lawn turf.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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Around the house or farm, the USDA says habitat modifications can help prevent ticks, including mowing the grass, removing trees, reducing shade by thinning trees and placing mulch barriers.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
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The living room is nearby and can be outfitted with a large sofa, or a daybed – or alternatively serve as a secondary bedroom with a double bed or bunks, depending on requirements.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Oct. 2025
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On the table next to Captain Purdie’s bunk is what looks like a copper coin, a fringe of glutinous seaweed smothering it to the surface of the wood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Complete your mushroom foraging kit This roomy mushroom gathering basket has a tote for easy over-the-shoulder toting.—
Callie Sumlin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Oct. 2025
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Plant them throughout your landscape to extend the floral show, as well as provide food for many pollinators that are still out foraging until winter begins.—
Viveka Neveln,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Brooks Sports, a sports equipment company, offers a possible reason for the squeaking, noting that the cause is often air or moisture trapped under the insoles within the shoes.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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Grijalva trapped in the waiting place Press conferences are not the only recurring agenda item on Capitol Hill amid the government shutdown.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Oct. 2025
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The organization is also working with ranchers to establish prescribed burn associations to manage the damaging plants and is organizing community cutting days to reduce woody encroachment further.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Store cut or cooked squash in an airtight zip-top bag or container in the refrigerator for up to four days.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The gunplay is still tight and responsive, and the level design remains easy enough to glean and strategize around.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the near future, astronomers will try to glean even more vital information from the universe’s rogue planets.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Hay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hay. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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