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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
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
There is about 650 acres of irrigated farmland and pasture, hay production and grazing.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
16 Oct. 2025
The holiday is loaded with customs such as leaving grass or hay out for the three kings in exchange for a gift.
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Gabriela Miranda,
USA TODAY,
6 Jan. 2022
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Noun
Hasta el momento se desconoce si hay víctimas.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
There is about 650 acres of irrigated farmland and pasture, hay production and grazing.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Verb
As part of that contract, and to maintain high-quality habitat, participating landowners can’t graze or hay the acreage during those five years.
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Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
16 Oct. 2025
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
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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.
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But Demings did not ask the tourism overlords to contribute to the cause, not so much as a dime from the TDT.
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Small, nervous dogs will feel safe and comfy in this furry donut bed.
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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.
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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.
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Raise mowing height during dry spells to promote deeper roots and conserve soil moisture.
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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.
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This meant that men and women couldn't share beds, and the girls would have to bunk with one another.
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Swallows forage its peaks, newly-arrived with the rainy season.
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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.
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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.
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The child, identified by authorities as Klieber Moran, was rescued after spending six days trapped beneath the rubble, Rodríguez said.
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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.
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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.
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While garlic and spinach are nutritious ways to glean health benefits, keep in mind that these foods may pose risks for some people.
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Having these vast quantities of data means L’Oréal can glean vital insights by looking backwards, but this becomes more powerful still when combined with a philosophy which has guided the company since its earliest days.
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“Hay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hay. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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