hair

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as in fiber
a thin, flexible structure that resembles a hair discovered hairs on the plant's stem

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as in wool
the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick has no hair, but wears a wig a coat made of camel's hair

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Recent Examples of hair Turkey has become the unofficial capital of the hair transplant industry, attracting people from all over the world with lower costs and package travel deals. Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025 Known for their lifelike eyes and realistic hair that can be braided and styled, American Girl dolls are designed so that every girl can find a look that feels like her own. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025 Best Amazon Prime Day Vacuum Deals Between pet hair, crumbs on the floor, and dust and dirt from daily traction, equip your home with a good vacuum to tackle it all. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025 Improves Hair and Skin Health Pumpkin seed oil may boost skin health and promote hair growth. Mark Gurarie, Health, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hair
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Noun
  • Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • This came after higher-than-average rainfall levels to start the summer, including nearly 4 inches above normal in July, per the NWS, with record-breaking rainfall on July 28, the Free Press reported.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The family of Mae Moore, a California resident who died at age 88 in 2021, sued the company the same year, claiming J&J’s talc baby powder products contained asbestos fibers that caused her rare cancer.
    Reuters 14 hr ago, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
  • For a more complete meal, pair it with a fresh piece of fruit high in fiber.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • These boots are ankle height to provide a bit of coverage, and feature a wool lining, sockliner, and an outsole made of sugarcane.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Though they are considered color-safe, oxygen bleach stain removers shouldn't be used on wool or silk and can sometimes cause bleach spots.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Daniels sent a beauty up the seams to second-year receiver Luke McCaffrey, who dove for the 50-yard catch with cornerback Donte Jackson draped around his neck.
    Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships, products and purchases across the sports business industry.
    Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Meanwhile, a story from Indiana explains how one bird species skewers its prey on barbed wire, then returns for it later.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The mom of three included several coats for heading into the colder months, as well as bodycon dresses so curves can truly be celebrated.
    Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Place built-in cabinets along the wall of a small entryway to provide a place to stash coats, books, and other clutter at the doorway.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated a two-game lead over the Phillies in the National League Division Series, and as Turner neared the dugout steps, the anger returned.
    Matt Gelb, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Where to stay On the main island of Onna, 355-room Halekulani Okinawa faces a mile of sparkling turquoise waters and is steps away from Busena Marine Park, the only underwater observatory tower in Okinawa.
    Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The problem is that the show has far too many other threads to tie together and never quite knows how to dole out its many secrets, visions, and lies.
    Grace Byron, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
  • And a fourth loss in five games could be enough to cause the proverbial sword to fall from its thread and put an early end to the Ravens' chances of emerging as a playoff contender.
    Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025

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“Hair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hair. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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