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as in inch
a very small distance or degree
a race that was won by a hair
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Recent Examples of hair
By gently exfoliating, the razor removes dead skin cells and unwanted hair that can trap excess oil and dirt.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
Designed to pick up everything from lint to pet hair, this Dyson vacuum has been a complete game changer for commerce writer Julia Harrison’s cleaning routine.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2025
The style icon — on- and off-screen — paired the black and green dress with a simple silver chain and hoops, and added a touch of warmth with her red hair and complementary glam.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Jumping on to a motorbike and roaring down the road with the wind in your hair is great feeling, brain damage not so fun.
—David G.w. Birch, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
Designed to pick up everything from lint to pet hair, this Dyson vacuum has been a complete game changer for commerce writer Julia Harrison’s cleaning routine.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2025
The style icon — on- and off-screen — paired the black and green dress with a simple silver chain and hoops, and added a touch of warmth with her red hair and complementary glam.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Jumping on to a motorbike and roaring down the road with the wind in your hair is great feeling, brain damage not so fun.
—David G.w. Birch, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hair
Noun
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Depending on the tulip variety, spacing should be 3 to 6 inches apart.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Blues came within inches of scoring twice — the first from a Faulk shot that rang off the post, and the second off a wraparound that Lankinen barely kept out.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Rely on pantry staples like lentils, chickpeas and black beans that are high in protein, fiber and very budget-friendly.—
Erica Lamberg,
Fox News,
9 Mar. 2025
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With fibers measuring up to 36 mm in length, Kasturi Cotton is a testament to India’s commitment to quality and traceability in ethical textile production.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Woolmark said the designs had to highlight merino wool’s versatility, innovative nature and have eco-credentials.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
20 Mar. 2025
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Photographed by David Sims, Vogue, March 2007 Caroline Trentini, facing the team behind The September Issue, wears a wool coat by Versace.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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Becerra Moran became upset, the Times reported, when a supervisor arrived and asked the officers to leave, pushing a mini-fridge toward them and holding a knife to her neck, which made the officers draw their guns.—
James Factora,
Them,
10 Mar. 2025
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Occasionally, someone dressed it up or made out with it, and people liked to hang Mardi Gras beads around its neck, but nobody made it into a big deal.—
Zach Helfand,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Upon closer inspection the object was a camera attached to wires.—
Sophie Clark,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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European Union announces retaliatory tariffs on these popular U.S. goods 06:34 Machine parts, including steel wires, screws and more are also likely to be hit, raising the price of a broad range of appliances from dishwashers and dryers to garbage disposals and air conditioners.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2025
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On past outings, Rih has also stepped out in looks that paired fanciful fur coats with low-slung jeans and sneakers.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2025
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In early February, Swift signaled the style could persevere until summer by pairing a short Charlotte Simone coat with a tank top and shorts that were more on par with New Orlean's outdoor temperatures at the time.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2025
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Soon afterward, the inspector general for the IRS took preliminary steps to look into the matter, according to a person familiar with the effort who wasn’t authorized to speak with reporters.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
19 Mar. 2025
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Instead of inching toward 30/30 seasons, all three took a step backward.—
John Romano,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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Turn each comment thread into its own valuable conversation.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The film begins with Bratton reassuring Lawrence that the film isn’t about him, in order to calm his nerves, but Lawrence’s story is a central thread running through the film.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Hair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hair. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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