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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
Robbie kept her blonde hair pulled back with two French braids, giving the whole look a sporty vibe that kind of reminds us of a much more glamorous version of Hilary Swank in Million Dollar Baby.
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Davis wore a Tudor tape, or ribbon, in her hair, woven in to keep her hair in place as well as fashionable.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
While hair shedding is a normal part of the growth cycle, and losing up to 100 hairs per day isn’t usually a cause for concern, losing any amount can feel alarming (and result in less hair on your head).
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 11 Aug. 2025
Following the better earnings results, the S&P 500 came within a hair of an all-time high last week, while the Magnificent 7 reached a new peak.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Davis wore a Tudor tape, or ribbon, in her hair, woven in to keep her hair in place as well as fashionable.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
While hair shedding is a normal part of the growth cycle, and losing up to 100 hairs per day isn’t usually a cause for concern, losing any amount can feel alarming (and result in less hair on your head).
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 11 Aug. 2025
Following the better earnings results, the S&P 500 came within a hair of an all-time high last week, while the Magnificent 7 reached a new peak.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hair
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Parts of Milwaukee saw more than 10 inches of rain in less than 24 hours in what is classified as a 1,000-year flood event.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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According to the South Florida Water Management District, Palm Beach County has had 65% of normal rainfall for the year thus far — more than 12 inches below normal.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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Apples are a good source of fiber (one medium-sized apple contains 4.8 grams of fiber), which supports digestion, weight management, and overall health.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
12 Aug. 2025
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One of the most essential rug maintenance rituals is vacuuming high-traffic areas twice a week and using repetitive, slow, and deliberate passes to keep the fibers fresh.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Aug. 2025
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The superfine merino wool native to Patagonia is a particular focus for the brand, and also shows up in iterations of its zipped Gaucho bomber jacket.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
8 Aug. 2025
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The mattress is hand-tufted, hypoallergenic, and made of organic natural latex with organic cotton and New Zealand wool covers to promote cooler sleep.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
7 Aug. 2025
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This fast-absorbing spray delivers serious hydration and nourishment from the neck down.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Aug. 2025
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Adding to his collection of 70-something tattoos in Nicola’s honor, including a drawing of her eyes on the back of his neck, Brooklyn proudly debuts a new portrait of his wife on his upper arm.—
Hanna Lustig,
Glamour,
12 Aug. 2025
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Everyone else, and that includes nickel cornerback Mike Hilton, is on shaky footing because of their camp performance, inexperience of the unit, and what might become available on the waiver wire and in free agency.—
Omar Kelly
August 15,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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In all likelihood, at least one kicker from the other 10 teams will be released or hit the waiver wire leading up to the cut deadline.—
Mike Kaye
August 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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Highlights include a longline jacquard coat with cozy sherpa lining, a wide-leg jeans with a flattering A-line silhouette, patchwork corduroy coordinates and a denim catsuit with flare legs.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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Rinna presents the first Outfit of the Year nominee: Demi Moore’s yellow coat in The Substance.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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Sending a follow-up email that confirms everyone’s commitments and outlines next steps.—
Bihag Karnani,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The teaser trailer reveals Anna has swapped places with Harper, while Tess has swapped with Harper's soon-to-be step sister Lily (Sophia Hammons), who is the daughter of Anna's fiancé Eric, played by Manny Jacinto.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The comments in the thread suggest that the official website selling F1 tickets is an agent, while the circuit is the actual seller.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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The nudge will appear in the message thread and your inbox.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Hair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hair. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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