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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Other hats in the collection also have fans scratching their heads.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025 -
The new hats provoked plenty of jokes on social media.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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When the $12 million initiative first launched, concerns over the smart helmets’ data and how it would be stored and used kept several school districts from immediately opting into the program.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
11 Apr. 2025
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The number of helmets each school receives varies based on classification.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Researchers estimate there is five bottle caps’ worth of plastic in human brains.—
Jancee Dunn,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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When caps are in place, candidates can accept only up to a certain amount from individuals, political action committees, corporations and unions.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Headgears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headgears. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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