as in chamber
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided
the garage has three separate bays for cars
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as in estuary
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline
the bay is a favorite cruising ground for weekend yachtsmen
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as in glory
usually bays plural
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
he wrote for his own personal satisfaction, not for any bays that the literary establishment might deign to bestow
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as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
the mob was baying for revenge
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2024
Two indoor hitting bays, with Trackman and BodiTrak technology, ensure rapid game improvement.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Bill Heavey, Field & Stream, 1 Feb. 2024
His small, high-browed face peers down calmly at the professors, who have launched into an unearthly cacophony of yapping, baying, and squealing 40 feet below.
—Peter Radetsky, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
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Noun
As Hurricane Milton is expected to bring record-breaking storm surge yet again to the region, the hospital -- located on the bay near downtown Tampa -- is surrounded by the water-impermeable barrier once more.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2024
Two indoor hitting bays, with Trackman and BodiTrak technology, ensure rapid game improvement.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Verb
Lions bay up in high places, and the hounds follow.
—Bill Heavey, Field & Stream, 1 Feb. 2024
His small, high-browed face peers down calmly at the professors, who have launched into an unearthly cacophony of yapping, baying, and squealing 40 feet below.
—Peter Radetsky, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
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Encounters with the opposing party erupted in shouting and worse.Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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The echoes of the audience shouting the lyrics ricocheted off the packed arena's walls.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Padres fans were, instead, the portrait of strength and sportsmanship, roaring and waving yellow towels until finally howling themselves hoarse when Tanner Scott struck out Shohei Ohtani looking in the eighth inning to end the Dodgers’ best last chance.Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
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John Tufts Indianapolis Star Your inner-werewolf has something to howl about in October when the moon shines its fullest.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 7 Oct. 2024
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When the pair was able to get out of the home around 1:30 a.m., Cue said neighbors were yelling and helping get people out of the rubble until first responders arrived.Chris Boyette, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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Daniel Penny's defense team wants to 'smear' Jordan Neely in subway chokehold case, prosecutors say Additionally, some witnesses told police that Neely was yelling and harassing passengers on the train.Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024
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This is a real bummer for Schmitt’s BFF, Helm, who cries even as Schmitt promises to FaceTime during their favorite trash-TV shows.Laura Bradley, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The breakup left Marissa visibly heartbroken, as she was seen crying on the floor. Season 7 of Love Is Blind season 7 is now streaming on Netflix.Angel Saunders, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Their children’s schoolmates call the sisters the Puffling Queens.Cheryl Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2023
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Those in need of shelter from the cold can call 211 to check availability of beds.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2023
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“Bay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bay. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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