as in hat
a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown
in some states a helmet is required headgear for motorcycle riders
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Recent Examples of headgear
The awkwardness is all hilarious, though, especially watching a young Joan Cusack attempt to use the water fountain in orthodontic headgear.
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Michelle Kung, EW.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The report found that seatbelts and headgear were not worn during the accident, the UTV was carrying too much weight and that the firefighters operating the UTV did not have appropriate training.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2025
Each Sonny Angel figure features the signature smile and tiny angel wings, typically wearing various imaginative headgear such as animals or other whimsical designs.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 25 July 2025
The project entailed wearing a spacesuit similar to the fencing uniform and headgear.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
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Michelle Kung, EW.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The report found that seatbelts and headgear were not worn during the accident, the UTV was carrying too much weight and that the firefighters operating the UTV did not have appropriate training.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2025
Each Sonny Angel figure features the signature smile and tiny angel wings, typically wearing various imaginative headgear such as animals or other whimsical designs.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 25 July 2025
The project entailed wearing a spacesuit similar to the fencing uniform and headgear.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headgear
Noun
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Meanwhile, the jewelry designer embraced the look in a coordinating blazer and trousers while also sporting a animal-print hat, layers of bracelets and a beaded brown handbag.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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That means – barring an unforeseen leap from one of those guys – the Lakers will need to acquire a player to wear this hat for them.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fans booed as Carter walked off slowly, the standout defensive tackle holding his helmet in his hands behind his back.—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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As boos rained down from the Philly crowd, the former first round pick out of Georgia walked off the field, holding his helmet without a single drop of sweat on his face.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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There’s a dip after that — but this, of course, is a bit unfair as the players of this generation are continuing to pick up caps.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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This provision prohibits salary-cap circumvention, meaning arrangements by teams to compensate players outside of their employment contracts.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Headgear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headgear. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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