BAY(S) Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

bays 1 of 2

noun

plural of bay

as in glory

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of bay

as in shouts

to speak so as to be heard at a distance the mob was baying for revenge

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as in howls

to make a long loud mournful sound the lonesome beagle bayed whenever someone walked by

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Noun

The complex will feature four payload bays, two encapsulation bays, and a dedicated area for processing multiple payloads together. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 Among the hotel’s newest features is The Dunbar Social by Topgolf Swing Suite, which pairs casual dining and drinks with five golf and game simulator bays. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026 The September 2026 surge was highest where the water was directed into shallow bays and inlets. — Brian Tang, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 The coastal flood threat has largely ended for Atlantic and Cape May counties, although high water remains a concern in some of the back bays farther north through the morning. — Kate Bilo, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 The weather service issued an advisory for minor coastal flooding in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways along the San Francisco, San Pablo and Monterey bays. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2026 This business will have four simulator bays, and local PGA coaches will be on hand to assist players, Antrobus said. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Discover the Rhythm of Florida’s Northwest Coast From a boutique inn to the backwater bays Taylor Eisenhauer uncovers the storied side of Florida’s Panhandle. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 Storage bays beneath the bus held larger items, including extra clothes, strollers, kitchen equipment and backup food supplies that wouldn’t fit in the drawers beneath the couches. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Verb

According to the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society, Pancake was recently spotted in the South Shore Estuary Reserve bays off of Long Island. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Allen took matters into his own hands, rushing for 32 yards on the drive and getting well within field goal range for Tyler Bass to get his shot at glory.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
The story centers on an everyday girl who is handed an unlikely chance at glory through an unusual contest.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of glory

Noun

Although only founded in 2016, the RIBA International Prize is arguably the most prestigious accolade awarded to a single building.

— Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
The Mexican pop icon will receive the accolade in recognition of an exceptional career spanning over three decades and his enduring influence on Latin music.

— Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of accolade

Verb

Holmberg jumps in his vehicle and catches up to McConnell as Lafayette County deputy Kenneth Lewie holds McConnell at gunpoint and yells at him to get on the ground.

— Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026
Things escalate as the two share a car ride home from a fancy gala and the bad man yells at her for embarrassing him.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of yells

Noun

This distinction is especially important for companies whose supply chains involve multiple countries, with raw materials, components, and finished goods crossing borders at different stages.

— Shannon Hynds, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Advertisement Yet experts say the distinction between the two systems is not always clear, particularly given how closely their underlying technology and operations are connected.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of distinction

Noun

In 2021, Leoni launched her own label, Quira, which quickly gained critical acclaim and became a 2023 LVMH Prize finalist.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Rather than accept his acclaim, a boozy Lee gets on stage and immediately tears into the crowd for being sellouts.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

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