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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
One micrometer is about 1/70th the width of a human hair.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
After his arrest, a single hair found in Teresa’s underwear was declared by an FBI analyst to be a match for Duckett.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Blonde balayage gives hair a summer-ready update.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
One day, Dahlstrom made a vulgar joke in a lunchroom referencing oral sex and pubic hair, according to the employee.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
After his arrest, a single hair found in Teresa’s underwear was declared by an FBI analyst to be a match for Duckett.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Blonde balayage gives hair a summer-ready update.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
One day, Dahlstrom made a vulgar joke in a lunchroom referencing oral sex and pubic hair, according to the employee.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hair
Noun
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The storms are predicted to bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch).—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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That search led me to Amazon’s selection of chic pull-on pants suited to fit my 5-foot-3-inch frame.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Powered by nutrient-dense lupini beans, Kaizen’s pasta, rice and mac & cheese deliver over 20 grams of protein per serving, 80-85% fewer carbs than traditional options and 15 grams of fiber while remaining gluten-free, non-GMO and kosher.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The lint-free towels measure 16 by 26 inches and promise to dry without leaving behind remnants of fabric fibers, too.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Husbands in felted-wool chore jackets pressing a sleeping bundle to their chests with one hand, the other carrying their Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket haul.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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Natural fibers like cotton, linen, wool, silk, or hemp are better options.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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McKellen was hospitalized for three days with a fractured wrist and neck injury following the fall on June 17, 2024, leaving him unable to return to the London run of Player Kings.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Police said a 16-year-old boy was shot in the neck and took himself to the University of Chicago Hospital where he is listed in critical condition.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Deputies said more than a half-mile of copper wire, 2,800 feet, was stolen during the thefts.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Nyuyen’s compound was surrounded by a 12-ft wall of barbed wire and guard posts.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This clear coat creates a waterproof barrier that protects the deck’s surface from UV exposure, moisture damage, rot, mold, and mildew.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bring a crisp headline to a meeting, then show the simple steps.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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The next step would be rewarding local governments that demonstrate a commitment to managing their budgets responsibly.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If an email thread spirals, suggest a quick call.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Their presence reveals a bond between father and son, exposing the threads that tie together family, legacy, and place.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Hair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hair. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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