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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The petition proposes exceptions, including fishing flies, western hats and scientific or educational materials.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026 -
Mwangi began in 2017 by knitting hats and scarves, then met a woman who was knitting a prosthesis.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Passengers are allowed on any class of e-bike equipped for carrying passengers, but also must wear helmets.—
HANNAH RUHOFF,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Changes to Olathe’s city ordinances could require helmets for e-bikes and scooter riders, prohibit the devices from most of the city’s roads, cap their speed at 15-20 mph and allow the city to restrict their use on trails.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Morris mentioned pedestrian caps possibly being built along various roads in the downtown area to encourage people to explore local businesses more easily.—
Hedija Spahalic,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Canon includes a zippered soft carrying case, front and rear caps, and a hood with the lens.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Headgears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headgears. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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