haying

Definition of hayingnext
present participle of hay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for haying
Verb
  • Never cut more than one-third of the grass height when mowing.
    Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Some of these grasses also grow relatively slowly compared to cool-season grass, which can mean mowing less frequently.
    Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This is an unsustainable path if the state hopes to avoid cutting health, education and other priorities.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Another option is to remove some of the pups, by cutting under the plants, and gathering the leaves with roots.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Jacob had left for a hunting trip earlier that afternoon.
    Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Shamans in this group believe spirits of ancestors speak to them through the fire, telling them where to go hunting.
    Lucie Grace, TheWeek, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Haying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haying. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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