1
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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2
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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Recent Examples of hay
Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The heartwarming and humorous video, presumably filmed by her owner, captures the farm cat lounging in a bed of hay, unfazed and confident despite being caught with another cats' kittens.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 23 July 2021
North Dakota ranchers all summer have been seeking federal government permission to also hay that land.
—From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 26 July 2021
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Noun
Medium-deep yellow; aromas of pear, a hint of coriander and hay bale.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The heartwarming and humorous video, presumably filmed by her owner, captures the farm cat lounging in a bed of hay, unfazed and confident despite being caught with another cats' kittens.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Verb
North Dakota ranchers usually aren’t allowed to hay that land until after Aug. 1, when nesting season ends, to protect wildlife populations.
—From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 23 July 2021
North Dakota ranchers all summer have been seeking federal government permission to also hay that land.
—From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 26 July 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hay
Noun
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But a friend prompted him to enter a Qualifier on his friend's dime.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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Moore was a dime defender at times for the 49ers and Sigle could play there, too.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Place the tallest plants at the back of the bed, with the shortest in front.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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Her Instagram post included two snaps: a film still of the pair in bed in 2004's The Woodsman, and a second slide featuring a Polaroid of the two actors on the set of Lemon Sky in 1987.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Always mow slopes and hills from side to side (and never mow when the grass is wet).—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
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Next door, the neighbors had just mowed their lawn early that morning.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Other notable features include a 12-bed bunk room and a spa with a Himalayan salt room, plus an entertaining complex decked out with a bar, a movie theater, a bowling alley, a sports simulator, an arcade, a cigar lounge, and a wine cave.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
23 May 2025
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The children’s bunk room is warm, sophisticated and cleverly designed.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2025
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The chefs have to forage plants indigenous to Calgary and cook a dish outdoors, over open flames.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
30 May 2025
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Led by Danny Childs (James Beard Award winner for his book dedicated to foraging, Slow Drinks) and head bartender Rob Scott, Almanac delivers precise, elegant drinks celebrating the hyperseasonal ethos of Japan, which counts 24 solar seasons instead of our paltry American four.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 May 2025
Verb
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The wounded included four children, one of whom had been trapped beneath the vehicle with three adults.—
Kwiyeon Ha,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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The vacuum’s efficient multi-layer filtration system traps airborne particles utilizing HEPA and foam filters, both of which are washable and reusable.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Verb
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The end of Elon Musk’s time at the helm of the Department of Government Efficiency is the latest chapter in a long story: Republicans are better at cutting taxes than cutting spending.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2025
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In a series of posts on social media, the National Weather Service warned that that twisters could be cutting across the central and southern part of the metro.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Additionally, Rebecca gleaned insight about choosing the best down comforter, the materials used to make them, fill power, and care instructions from Mark Reed, the owner of Heirloom Home Fine Linens in Richmond, Virginia.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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After dropping into the map, each run demands that players sprint toward only a handful of locations — mainly memorized from previous runs — to get a specific type of elemental loot that will be effective for the bosses later (again, only gleaned from past encounters).—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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“Hay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hay. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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