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noun

ˈhā How to pronounce hay (audio)
Definition of haynext
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as in dime
a very small sum of money their credit card debt isn't hay—it'll take years to pay it off

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as in bed
slang a place set aside for sleeping dragging myself out of the hay on such a cold, dreary morning seemed like an act of sheer masochism

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hay

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verb

as in to mow

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Recent Examples of hay
Noun
Over the last three years, farmers in California and Arizona have agreed to leave hay fields dry part of the year in exchange for federal payments. — Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Owens, a hay farmer in Eastern Oregon, said irrigation districts weren’t happy with the proposal. — Emily Cureton Cook, ProPublica, 26 June 2026
Verb
The holiday is loaded with customs such as leaving grass or hay out for the three kings in exchange for a gift. — Gabriela Miranda, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2022 The fields are still hayed and a small herd of cattle often draws visits from people driving along a busy Route 151. — Peter Marteka, Courant Community, 18 Aug. 2017 See All Example Sentences for hay
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hay
  1. dime
  2. bed
  3. mow
  4. bunk
  5. forage
  6. trap
  7. cut
  8. glean
Noun
  • My thumb and index finger pinched together to grab a dime, while my middle finger reached farther to pick up coins that had rolled under the edge of a cabinet.
    — Steven Lautzenheiser, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
  • The coins include the quarter, dime, nickel and penny, as well as signature coins, all with unique elements and features emblematic of the nation's milestone.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 28 June 2026
Definition of dime
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  • Small, nervous dogs will feel safe and comfy in this furry donut bed.
    — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Health officials declined to identify the facilities or to specify reasons, other than saying that the long-term care industry opens facilities and increases or decreases beds based on business factors.
    — Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 5 July 2026
Definition of bed
Verb
  • Residents, meanwhile, can help the town’s efforts by reducing standing water around their homes, keeping their lawns mowed and trimmed, keeping rain barrels covered or screened, and cleaning their gutters regularly to prevent accumulated water.
    — Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • Raise mowing height during dry spells to promote deeper roots and conserve soil moisture.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
Definition of mow
Noun
  • The kitchen is sleek and fully equipped for feeding a crowd, and the sleeping arrangements strike that rare balance between elevated and practical—proper suites for the adults and a bunk room that kids will immediately claim.
    — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026
  • This meant that men and women couldn't share beds, and the girls would have to bunk with one another.
    — Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Definition of bunk
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  • Swallows forage its peaks, newly-arrived with the rainy season.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • Instead of staying in the area of the ranch where the giraffes are fed, Gracie decided to forage on higher terrain and climbed rocks to escape.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 24 June 2026
Definition of forage
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  • Residents also joined the search, using shovels and their bare hands to remove rubble in an effort to reach children trapped beneath the debris.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • The child, identified by authorities as Klieber Moran, was rescued after spending six days trapped beneath the rubble, Rodríguez said.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of trap
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  • The lineup already was revving, as Rushing homered in the second inning while Sasaki was still in the game, and both Kyle Tucker and Muncy drove in runs off starter Randy Vasquez in the third, cutting the deficit to two.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Potential applications beyond wind energy The researchers believe the manufacturing approach could cut production costs for small wind turbines and help more people use lightweight renewable energy technology.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of cut
Verb
  • On Thursday afternoon, onlookers couldn’t glean any information about this weekend’s festivities.
    — Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 2 July 2026
  • While garlic and spinach are nutritious ways to glean health benefits, keep in mind that these foods may pose risks for some people.
    — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 23 June 2026
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