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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
The reddish-orange translucent jellyfish found at Willard Beach has what appears to be flowy hair.
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Mike Stunson, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
The formula is lightweight, and has vitamin C plus milk thistle to gently and effectively soften and protect the hair and scalp from UV rays.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 June 2025
Lake pulled her hair away from her face to show there was no visible scarring as a result of her face and neck lift.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 13 June 2025
Cali Hegeman from the Chicago Reserve Roastery trained at least four hours each week and dyed her hair a deep red to match her signature drink, a layered drink with espresso and cold milk called the Undertow.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 13 June 2025
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Mike Stunson, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
The formula is lightweight, and has vitamin C plus milk thistle to gently and effectively soften and protect the hair and scalp from UV rays.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 June 2025
Lake pulled her hair away from her face to show there was no visible scarring as a result of her face and neck lift.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 13 June 2025
Cali Hegeman from the Chicago Reserve Roastery trained at least four hours each week and dyed her hair a deep red to match her signature drink, a layered drink with espresso and cold milk called the Undertow.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hair
Noun
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Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2025
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In the article, Fashion for Good argues that the generalization that cotton is a thirsty crop and claims that one kilogram of cotton fiber consumes 20,000 liters of water is inaccurate.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 June 2025
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Generally, fiber is costlier upfront but lasts for decades and supports other technologies, whereas satellites rack up steep maintenance costs through regular replacement launches.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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In 2024, brands such as Dior and Armani faced investigations for labor abuses, and Loro Piana was criticized for paying Peruvian farmers just $280 for the wool used in $9,000 sweaters.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Customers love this medium-pile and 100% wool rug for its handwoven artisan detail and impressionist take on traditional design.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2025
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This cooling neck gaiter protects your neck from getting a sunburn.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2025
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Your neck and your upper body and your legs had to be very strong.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
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Protect seeds from squirrels and other critters by covering the containers or planting bed with a wire cage or hardware cloth, extending the cage several inches into the soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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The bottles are dipped in an ice bath, then passed through a machine that removes the sediment and reseals them with a cork and wire cage.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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At Dries Van Noten, a balance between playful and refined — monochromatic poppy red sneakers and socks made an unexpected statement paired with a classic gray check opera coat.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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Chase emphasized standout pieces like the pleated coats, dramatic capes, and the unexpected pops of color on the shoes.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The report also said that BNY is considering its next steps, which could include a formal bid to Northern Trust.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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Mastro said the administration has secured support from City Councilman Christopher Marte to rezone the Bowery lot to pave the way for the construction — a critical step because of the Council’s practice of deferring to local representatives on development decisions.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
23 June 2025
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The same scrutiny should apply to meetings, email threads, and Slack chains—are there conversations or responsibilities that someone else could own?—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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And that's the thread that got lost in last year's lackluster third season, where vibes and an overly artsy structure got in the way of just seeing this trio in a room together, preferably a kitchen.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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“Hair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hair. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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