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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
Laticia Hudson-Burns, assistant housekeeping manager at Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa, notes that one of the most common cleaning habits is neglecting underneath and behind furniture, where dust, hair, and debris accumulate.
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Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Coe, himself heavily tattooed and sporting long hair, claimed a diverse fan base that included bikers, doctors, lawyers and bankers.
—CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Slingbacks add a hint of luxury, while glitzy statement earrings and hair accessories round out a complete, polished look.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
April 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT Ahead of the summer festival season — and as Coachella-goers shake the last bits of desert sand out of their hair — April showers have resulted in a particularly verdant field of May concerts in the D.C. area.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2026
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Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Coe, himself heavily tattooed and sporting long hair, claimed a diverse fan base that included bikers, doctors, lawyers and bankers.
—CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Slingbacks add a hint of luxury, while glitzy statement earrings and hair accessories round out a complete, polished look.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
April 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT Ahead of the summer festival season — and as Coachella-goers shake the last bits of desert sand out of their hair — April showers have resulted in a particularly verdant field of May concerts in the D.C. area.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hair
Noun
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According to investigators, Anderson stands at about 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs approximately 220 pounds.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
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The 7-inch display has a high contrast ratio.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Nike had unveiled a radically new design for Breaking2, incorporating a curved carbon-fiber plate into a thick wedge of springy midsole foam, which external lab data suggested would make runners several percent faster.—
Alex Hutchinson,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Charlotte Observer spoke to North Carolina doctors about how to mitigate your colon cancer risk by eating less red meat, less ultraprocessed food and more fiber.—
Eva Flowe
April 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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The result is a fiber built for durability and flexibility, with performance on par with wool and more stretch than cotton.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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That tells you how many layers of wool.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
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Longtime Fort Worth chef Jon Bonnell is now cancer-free and spoke with Bud Kennedy on the importance of HPV vaccinations after his head and neck cancer treatment.—
Ella Gonzales
May 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 May 2026
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Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Above him, the attackers shattered monitors, severed electrical wires and smashed pipes.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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The result is a deeply sad drama that’s trying on a thriller’s coat for size.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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The shoes were paired with a Michael Kors Collection Leopard-Printed Calf Hair Balmacaan coat.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Clarify one expectation or next step.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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The lawsuit was updated as Kennedy took more steps that alarmed medical societies, causing the plaintiffs to ask Murphy to take steps to address those policy changes too.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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With shoes and swimwear, activewear and accessories, and all the coveted dresses, sweaters, and jeans in between, Free People offers trendy threads for fashion-forward gals on the go who love a touch of whimsy.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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The notion of a mother tongue assumes that language functions as a common thread in families, tying parent to child.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Hair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hair. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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