haying

Definition of hayingnext
present participle of hay

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • Although forests store far more carbon overall in wood and soil, lawns can still play a supporting role by storing carbon mostly belowground, as long as maintenance inputs like fertilizer, mowing fuel, and irrigation are kept in check.
    Dr. Avishesh Neupane, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
  • The wood jambs supporting your front and back entryways can quickly get coated with pollen during springtime, and mowing and raking the lawn kicks up dust and dirt that settles along the frame.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Virginia made one last push, cutting TCU’s lead to 65-55, but the Horned Frogs quickly delivered the knockout blow as Miles knocked down a 3 and Suarez hit sophomore center Clara Silva for a layup to end Virginia’s hopes of another upset.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Huston’s come a long way from cutting hair near 87th Street and Wornall Road.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Americans are burned-out, frustrated, and hunting for scapegoats.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
  • In 2010, former Fish and Game Director Cal Groen was cited for trespassing while hunting near Elk City.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Haying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haying. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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