as in hats
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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Noun
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Known for sporting towering hats with Atlanta iconography, Robinson has spent 23 years influencing downtown’s development and sense of community.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
9 Apr. 2026 -
There is also jewelry, hats, handbags, gloves and more, all of which Queen Elizabeth donned for specific purposes.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Coverage also includes up to $3,000 for safety apparel (like helmets) if damaged in a covered collision.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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After a brief tour, Cohen and I donned motorcycle helmets and went for a ride, spinning through the cobble and paved roads and bike lanes on Infinite Machines’ new e-bike, the Olto.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Some states impose stricter caps, however, and a handful prohibit wage garnishment by private creditors entirely.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The court reasoned that the clause was in very small font, wasn’t in bold or all caps and the ticket only summarized the arbitration clause rather than offer its specifics.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Headgears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headgears. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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