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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
The blood in the mother’s hair is evidence of a personal and political violence that the narrator calls into question.
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Nina Mesfin, New Yorker, 7 June 2026
There are no corgis to be seen but an Afghan hound named Maha who has longer legs and arguably much better hair.
—Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 June 2026
Walker, 46, is described as Caucasian, around five feet two inches tall, with a thin build, brown eyes, and long brown hair, per the NSW Police.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Margot Robbie, Penélope Cruz, and Gracie Abrams have all chopped their hair.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 June 2026
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Nina Mesfin, New Yorker, 7 June 2026
There are no corgis to be seen but an Afghan hound named Maha who has longer legs and arguably much better hair.
—Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 June 2026
Walker, 46, is described as Caucasian, around five feet two inches tall, with a thin build, brown eyes, and long brown hair, per the NSW Police.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Margot Robbie, Penélope Cruz, and Gracie Abrams have all chopped their hair.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hair
Noun
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This is about ten inches in length.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Forecasters believe an additional 2 inches of rain could fall.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Noun
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And nuts — almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts — along with vegetables like artichokes, broccoli and eggplant round out a diet where fiber shows up naturally at breakfast, lunch and dinner.—
Ryan Brennan
June 9,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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Potatoes are generally considered a more healthful option than rice due to their lower calorie content and higher fiber, iron, potassium, and vitamin B6 content.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
9 June 2026
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The brand prioritizes sustainable practices, utilizing regenerated wool from traceable supply chains, including by the Tuscan wool mill Manteco.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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He is said to have draped the shrine in striped red wool.—
Iqbal Akhtar,
The Conversation,
25 May 2026
Noun
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And after the neck surgery there were some complications.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 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,
6 June 2026
Noun
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With the myth of Medea as a burning thematic wire, and through the metaphor of bloody dog fights, the novel burns with the rage and despair of those who remain unseen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Now with brake-by-wire With regenerative braking fully active in off-road modes, the R2 effectively turns one-pedal driving into a nearly perfect hill-descent control system.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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These dogs usually have short or hairless coats, allowing air to circulate throughout their body.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Also loved seeing her, post-club, smoking a cigarette out the window as the sun came up, draped in one of Deborah’s leopard coats.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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The Sheriff’s Office has taken steps to transition services back to Willows.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Every step gave the impression that the fabric was in full bloom.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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The cover is stitched with a lower thread count of 240, which leaves more room between the fibers for extra airflow and breathability on the hottest summer nights.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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Mueller-McLean broke down the highs and lows of the day in response to questions on the official Jeopardy Reddit sub, under a thread dedicated to Wednesday's episode.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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“Hair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hair. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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