haying

present participle of hay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for haying
Verb
  • Grass blades with frost on them are brittle and can be damaged by mowing.
    David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 23 June 2026
  • Maintain your yard by regularly mowing the lawn, trimming shrubs, and reducing moisture to deter chiggers.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Jangoo and Chase batted cautiously in the first hour before cutting loose just before lunch.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 June 2026
  • The ribbon-cutting event was a somewhat soggy affair (got to love that unpredictable Florida weather) but a happy one for Seth and the 20+ IONNA employees that made the road trip down from their corporate office in Raleigh, NC.
    Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • In an expensive stock market, investors may be hunting for bargains that also pay them to wait for any potential upside.
    Michelle Fox, CNBC, 26 June 2026
  • Founded in Milwaukee in 1887 by seven Eder brothers, the business originally made pillows, felt pennants, rag dolls, and hunting jackets.
    Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 26 June 2026
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“Haying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haying. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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