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as in inches
a very small distance or degree
a race that was won by a hair
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Recent Examples of hairs
The clear gel feels silky, not goopy, and holds hairs in place without breaking down into flakes.
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
The woolly, deeply-lobed foliage of dusty miller is covered in tiny silver hairs that give leaves a silver to white sheen.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
Another game and a few more white hairs might be showing for North Crowley coach Ray Gates.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Frequent nicks, ingrown hairs, dry patches, and razor burn can result when relying on shaving as your primary hair removal method — but with the proper tools and techniques, these unpleasant side effects can be avoided.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Some were linked to his wife and daughter — whom authorities do not believe were involved in the crimes but whose hairs were allegedly transferred to the victims by Heuermann.
—Michael Ruiz , Jennifer Johnson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Investigators used the technology to determine hairs found on several of the victims belonged to Heuermann or someone in his immediate family, court records show.
—Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Contact with tarantula hairs can cause redness, itching and swelling, and avoid getting tarantula hairs in the eye, the center says.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Others kick hairs onto the awaiting hands like porcupines.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025
Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
The woolly, deeply-lobed foliage of dusty miller is covered in tiny silver hairs that give leaves a silver to white sheen.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
Another game and a few more white hairs might be showing for North Crowley coach Ray Gates.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Frequent nicks, ingrown hairs, dry patches, and razor burn can result when relying on shaving as your primary hair removal method — but with the proper tools and techniques, these unpleasant side effects can be avoided.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Some were linked to his wife and daughter — whom authorities do not believe were involved in the crimes but whose hairs were allegedly transferred to the victims by Heuermann.
—Michael Ruiz , Jennifer Johnson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Investigators used the technology to determine hairs found on several of the victims belonged to Heuermann or someone in his immediate family, court records show.
—Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Contact with tarantula hairs can cause redness, itching and swelling, and avoid getting tarantula hairs in the eye, the center says.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Others kick hairs onto the awaiting hands like porcupines.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairs
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This article has been corrected to note that front windows may not be tinted to any degree below four inches from the top of the window.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Where its series stablemate, the W5800, has been designed for large home theaters, the W4100i caters to the needs of smaller spaces with support for screens up to 120 diagonal inches – though the visuals can be stretched up to 150 inches.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
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Finally, don't use paper towels or cloths that will leave fibers and lint behind on your screen.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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The company, which is the only German producer of the fibers, is currently supplying brands like Marc O’ Polo with nettle.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Sep. 2025
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To add to the exclusivity, a selection of women’s styles will debut at the pop-up, including day-to-night separates in silks and wools, with brocade and argyle patterns, as well as outerwear in a range of materials ideal for the coming winter months—such as leather, shearling, and mohair.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Both Delta and Aeromexico said in separate statements that the carriers were disappointed by the department's decision and were reviewing the order before considering next steps.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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By following these steps, organizations can ensure that archiving achieves the traditional, tactical objectives while also supporting broader business goals.—
Sean Nathaniel,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The iCarly actress always struck people as ethnically ambiguous—with lots of Reddit threads, X, Facebook, and Instagram posts speculating about her background.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
12 Sep. 2025
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Davies advised checking the white star emblem on the cap, making sure the clip ring's reference number matches official examples, and ensuring the barrel threads and colour are consistent.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The formula includes celery seed (rich in strengthening fatty acids) and lots of vitamins (B5, E, and F), while the sheer pink hue can double as a lovely blush polish after two coats.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Moisture trapped in their coats or ears can lead to infections or skin issues.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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The models often sported vintage style coin purses that dangled from their necks and carried barrel bags and satchels.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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An endless stream of shortform clips depict the characters eating burgers on the beach, cutting each other’s necks off, getting robbed on the L train in Chicago.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Hairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairs. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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