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Recent Examples of hey
But hey, potato potahto, right?
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
But, hey – two weeks from now, others will have to accommodate you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
But hey, 64-year-old Curt Cignetti won one for the gimpers in January.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Well, spring football practice — but, hey, that’s better than nothing, right?
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
But, hey – two weeks from now, others will have to accommodate you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
But hey, 64-year-old Curt Cignetti won one for the gimpers in January.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Well, spring football practice — but, hey, that’s better than nothing, right?
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hey
Interjection
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Even though this exercise can be kind of a pain in the butt (ha), there are a few benefits to doing it.—
Jenny McCoy,
Outside,
17 Mar. 2026
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Florid ha’s shot above 42% from deep in each of its last five games.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
Interjection
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With a similar flavor profile to a pumpkin pie with a fruity twist, this dessert is sure to wow your dinner guests.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Stephens may not wow scouts with rare traits, but the floor is solid and the fit is easy.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Hey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hey. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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