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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Distinguished gentlemen boasting dashing Hessian boots and tall beaver hats.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026 -
Blankets, warm clothing, hats and gloves.—
Matt Randolph,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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As seen in videos of the rescue, a group of people wearing helmets pulled up both the firefighter and the dog, who was placed in a white duffel bag with a sturdy harness.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Europeans still seem to have their helmets strapped on securely.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Jan. 2026
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If Congress wants to help consumers stuck in high-interest debt, there are far more effective tools than blunt caps.—
J.D. Hayworth,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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What’s more, Jefferies projects 19% earnings growth for small-caps in 2026 versus 12% for large-caps, per Financial content while FactSet forecasts 35% annual small-cap earnings growth through 2027 compared to 14% for the S&P 500, according to Seeking Alpha.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Headgears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headgears. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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