hays 1 of 2

plural of hay

hays

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of hay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hays
Noun
  • The new law removes the certificate of need requirement for facilities with four or fewer beds, a major obstacle that previously hindered their creation.
    Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Packages arrived from as far away as Berlin, Hawaii and the Philippines, filled with beds, toys, and treats for Shelly.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • With its 5Ah battery, the Goat mows over 5,000 square feet per charge and gets back to work after just 45 minutes of charging.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • They’re made with the same cotton-blend fleece that traps warmth without overheating.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
  • But as a violent storm traps him in isolation, Drew’s body falters and his mind begins to unravel.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Testing found the highest levels of phthalates in coffee sold in cans, followed by pods and finally bags.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Front man Coleman cuts a tall, brooding figure, saving his emotions for his vocal delivery and occasional pronouncements on the importance of faith.
    Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Our study shows that obsessive passion cuts the chances of forming sustainable relationships through networking by 17%.
    Sarah Maokosy, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • That dual identity—elegant dress watch with motorsport DNA—captures Ferrier’s unique perspective as both racer and artisan.
    Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Powered by a mellow-yet rhythmic Afrobeats tune, the cheeky track finds Miko lusting over a stripper in this seductive narrative that captures an undeniable connection between the two.
    Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This place belongs to the Carver, a deranged butcher who hunts anything foolish enough to enter.
    Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The sunbathers of sleepy Amity Bay are helpless against the unexpected great white shark that hunts their coasts; Spielberg’s talent for suspense, effective horror shocks, and ingenious reinvention of the classic animal-attack movie remain as impressive as ever.
    Christina Newland, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Hays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hays. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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