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a very small distance or degree
a race that was won by a hair
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Recent Examples of hairs
Some were linked to his wife and daughter — whom authorities do not believe were involved in the crimes but whose hairs were allegedly transferred to the victims by Heuermann.
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Michael Ruiz , Jennifer Johnson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Investigators used the technology to determine hairs found on several of the victims belonged to Heuermann or someone in his immediate family, court records show.
—Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Contact with tarantula hairs can cause redness, itching and swelling, and avoid getting tarantula hairs in the eye, the center says.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Clean all the corn cobs, scrub the all corn hairs off with a kitchen towel, then cut all the corn.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
Others kick hairs onto the awaiting hands like porcupines.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025
LeBron James has let some of those gray hairs show on occasion, dating to the 2020 COVID bubble in Orlando.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
The hairs in this one are about three feet long and represent years of growth.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
Use the flat side for shaping, and the pointy tip for precision work and individual hairs.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2025
Michael Ruiz , Jennifer Johnson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Investigators used the technology to determine hairs found on several of the victims belonged to Heuermann or someone in his immediate family, court records show.
—Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Contact with tarantula hairs can cause redness, itching and swelling, and avoid getting tarantula hairs in the eye, the center says.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Clean all the corn cobs, scrub the all corn hairs off with a kitchen towel, then cut all the corn.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
Others kick hairs onto the awaiting hands like porcupines.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025
LeBron James has let some of those gray hairs show on occasion, dating to the 2020 COVID bubble in Orlando.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
The hairs in this one are about three feet long and represent years of growth.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
Use the flat side for shaping, and the pointy tip for precision work and individual hairs.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairs
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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
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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
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Finally, don't use paper towels or cloths that will leave fibers and lint behind on your screen.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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The company, which is the only German producer of the fibers, is currently supplying brands like Marc O’ Polo with nettle.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Sep. 2025
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To add to the exclusivity, a selection of women’s styles will debut at the pop-up, including day-to-night separates in silks and wools, with brocade and argyle patterns, as well as outerwear in a range of materials ideal for the coming winter months—such as leather, shearling, and mohair.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Individuals with troublesome tax histories should seek advice on potential exposure and consider remedial steps.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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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
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The iCarly actress always struck people as ethnically ambiguous—with lots of Reddit threads, X, Facebook, and Instagram posts speculating about her background.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
12 Sep. 2025
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Davies advised checking the white star emblem on the cap, making sure the clip ring's reference number matches official examples, and ensuring the barrel threads and colour are consistent.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Goldens typically have longer, wavier coats, while Labs have shorter, dense double coats.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Three old ladies dressed in black peer through a tiny shop window, and a group of children in thick winter coats play with a Jack Russell dog.—
Joanne Harris
September 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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On his way home from work, Wan Qiang picked up a gourmet dinner of duck necks, duck wings, and steamed buns from Beiyuan for just over $4.—
Eunice Yoon,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sabrina Carpenter’s showgirl twist Sabrina Carpenter has made halter necks and strapless gowns her red-carpet staples of late.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Hairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairs. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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