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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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Recent Examples of hay
Monisha Rajesh, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
In recent years, one of the farm’s employees, Juan Ramirez, has crafted giant minions out of hay bales that are visible from the freeway.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
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
Being on one of them felt a little like sitting on a bale of hay in the middle of a small barnyard.
—Monisha Rajesh, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
In recent years, one of the farm’s employees, Juan Ramirez, has crafted giant minions out of hay bales that are visible from the freeway.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
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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One example Christ gave of how an automaker’s plans can’t turn on a dime when there’s a new resident of the White House is a $14 billion battery plant Toyota is building in North Carolina to equip future battery-electric and hybrid vehicles.Ed Garsten, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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On the other, children’s interests can change on a dime.Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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The 12-year-old started poking fun at his little brother for being so excited about his new bed.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The beds are comfortable and functional, and each room is accented with Huitru's colorful woven textile bed runners.Sable Massingill Martinez, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2024
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Ethan was mowing his new yard when Ro pushed her mower into hers.Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Often picking up different kitchen jobs and even trying to mow grass for neighbors around the community.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024
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Most top bunk injuries happen to children under 6 years old.Jessica Booth, Parents, 7 Aug. 2024
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An initial two-minute pan creeps from a rudimentary metal fan, over notebooks, cartons of crayons, a period toy lorry, an action man on the carpet, a small basket of marbles, a manual arm clock, to Rita, just waking up on her top bed bunk.John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Aug. 2024
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The outdoor space is especially of note—there’s a six-person table in the backyard and even a lemon tree that guests can forage from (perhaps as a garnish for a refreshing cocktail).Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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Flavors feature fruits and plants foraged on the island, from mango and coconut to pandan and ube.Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2024
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Protecting Against The Sunk-Cost Fallacy Here are three strategies to avoid getting trapped for all: 1.Koray Köse, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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He was trapped inside the vehicle while U.S. military police exchanged gunfire with insurgents.Danielle Bacher, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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With the extra attacker out, Fabian Zetterlund scored a power-play goal with 26 seconds left in regulation time to cut the Rangers lead to 3-2, but the Sharks could not find the equalizer.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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This isn’t the only gentleman-on-gentleman peck cut from the film.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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What is the takeaway in terms of what distinguished those two cities if there’s if there’s some lessons to be gleaned from this?Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
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The first votes of the 2024 presidential election are rolling in, raising questions about what can be gleaned from the data in forecasting the possible outcome of the race.Jared Gans, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Hay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hay. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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