hairbreadths

variants or hairsbreadths
plural of hairbreadth

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairbreadths
Noun
  • Bear is a Great Pyrenees, a large breed that can grow up to 32 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh more than 100 pounds, first bred to protect flocks of sheep from wolves and other large predators, according to the American Kennel Club.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The ball was out of his hands, like that, toward the corner of the end zone, where Hifo caught it with inches to spare.
    Seth Wickersham, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Individuals with troublesome tax histories should seek advice on potential exposure and consider remedial steps.
    Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Positive steps toward a reconciliation seemed to take place over the summer, with Prince Harry's aides and one of the King's key staffers meeting for the first time in July.
    Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Grace Lustig added six blocks and Delaney Purtill picked up 19 assists, including four aces during the 11-point run.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Brand Ambassadors and Campaigns Further strengthening its connection with sports, Golden Goose expanded its pool of brand ambassadors by signing tennis champs Jasmine Paolini and Zizou Bergs, and padel aces Marta Ortega and Juan Lebrón.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Hairbreadths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairbreadths. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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