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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
Pet owners will love the hair screw tool, which expertly removes even long hair from upholstery without getting tangled.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
The world of collagen supplements—which has long been a staple in supporting our skin, hair, and joint health—can be a tricky one to navigate.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2026
During his days coaching at Granada Hills, starting in the 1970s, Darryl Stroh used to require players to cut their hair to a certain length.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Such hair-thin probes can measure heartbeat, oxygen saturation and temperature in real time.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
The world of collagen supplements—which has long been a staple in supporting our skin, hair, and joint health—can be a tricky one to navigate.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2026
During his days coaching at Granada Hills, starting in the 1970s, Darryl Stroh used to require players to cut their hair to a certain length.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Such hair-thin probes can measure heartbeat, oxygen saturation and temperature in real time.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hair
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hair
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The victim suffered serious injuries to her right ear, right cheek and face, including a laceration that was about 6 inches long, officials said.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Whole grains contain more fiber than refined grains, which helps reduce blood pressure, lower LDL cholesterol, and maintain a healthy weight.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The set is nestled into a leather case with carbon-fiber detailing abound, an ode to some of the designer’s daily drivers.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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Mile End's Bohème Vintage stocks quality wool and denim, and steams them right behind the counter.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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For the extraordinarily important appointment, the Princess of Wales wore a warm wool and cashmere coat by Suzannah London, a favorite brand of Sophie of Edinburgh.—
Giorgia Olivieri,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 2026
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The day started with bad vibes when two-time Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom was scratched from his start with a neck injury.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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Saturday’s nose win followed a neck victory over Chief Wallabee in last month’s Fountain of Youth Stakes.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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As planning continues, Lincoln High School’s Outdoor Education Club recently hosted a volunteer cleanup event at the site, where students removed debris including wooden pallets and wire.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Its unibody frame is integrated with a Ni-Ti alloy memory wire to ensure a secure, slip-free fit during high-intensity gym sessions or cycling.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Dominick hung up his chef's coat in New York and came home to modernize the recipe.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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That led to a cheaper build-out cost of $500,000, for the company to add a fresh coat of paint, logos, racks, furniture and other cosmetic fixtures.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Collaborate thoughtfully, and document next steps clearly.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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This session, the Legislature also passed House Bill 822, which requires schools and health care providers to inform a parent within 72 hours if a child requests to take steps to socially transition, which could include using pronouns or names that align with their gender identity.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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That experience introduced mo‘o—continuity, succession—as a guiding thread for the triennial, reminding me that everything exists in relation and within long lineages of care.—
Wassan Al-Khudhairi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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What started as a gaming thread amongst teachers led to the school board terminating the teacher on Wednesday night.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Hair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hair. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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