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as in inches
a very small distance or degree
a race that was won by a hair
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Recent Examples of hairs
Those tiny hairs weave their way into knits and stick to fleece blankets as if someone super-glued them there.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
The hairs on the back of the neck still stand up now when thinking of the post-match celebrations after David Seaman’s penalty save dumped out Spain in the quarter-finals.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
More than that, the YouTuber decided to rid her face of eyebrows, bleaching the hairs above her eyes to match the hue of her hair.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
The purists were busy splitting hella hairs over the distinction between rap and real hip-hop.
—Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Stylists crouch just out of frame, tugging seams, swapping earrings, brushing stray hairs from her face, while publicists hover nearby.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
And there are lots of hairs to split here.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
What unites them all are comb rows, which are made of stacks of little hairs (cilia) that row together to propel the animal through the water.
—Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Offering a full-body facial to undo the unwanted, visible signs of summer, each one targets problems such as body acne, keratosis pilaris, ingrown hairs, rough texture, and dry, uneven skin-tone.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
The hairs on the back of the neck still stand up now when thinking of the post-match celebrations after David Seaman’s penalty save dumped out Spain in the quarter-finals.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
More than that, the YouTuber decided to rid her face of eyebrows, bleaching the hairs above her eyes to match the hue of her hair.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
The purists were busy splitting hella hairs over the distinction between rap and real hip-hop.
—Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Stylists crouch just out of frame, tugging seams, swapping earrings, brushing stray hairs from her face, while publicists hover nearby.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
And there are lots of hairs to split here.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
What unites them all are comb rows, which are made of stacks of little hairs (cilia) that row together to propel the animal through the water.
—Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Offering a full-body facial to undo the unwanted, visible signs of summer, each one targets problems such as body acne, keratosis pilaris, ingrown hairs, rough texture, and dry, uneven skin-tone.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairs
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Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Dig a trench that is about 12 inches deep and loosen the soil, setting it to the side.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering news from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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The process begins with the selection and collection of production scraps of noble fibers, such as merino wool and cashmere, sourced from Gruppo Florence’s supply chain.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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The other side leaned into traditional wools, tweeds and blanket-like materials for outerwear and shirting.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Vanessa Hudgens hasn’t even had the chance to swap her summer crochet linens for winter crochet wools, but the California concert promoter has already released the lineup for the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the earliest announcement since the event’s inception in 1999.—
Arielle Gordon,
Pitchfork,
16 Sep. 2025
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Al-Sudani, who rose to power after that upheaval, insisted his government had taken tangible steps to restore public trust, such as economic progress and political stability.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
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Nestled along a private stretch of creek, the hotel feels secluded and tranquil but is also steps away from the heart of town.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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Reddit threads dissect what’s real and what’s not, cataloging whether a timepiece is authentic, era-appropriate, or even properly worn.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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Frankly, there had been speculation for years, entire Reddit threads guessing about Hemsley’s sexuality.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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Dogs with thick, double-layered coats tend to be more resistant to cold, while dogs with thin coats are more susceptible to cold, according to PetMD.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The style pairs perfectly with mid-season looks, from light September looks to heavier coats and capes in December.—
Teresa Romero Martínez,
Glamour,
11 Oct. 2025
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Her reporting turns the accident into an albatross around their necks, tearing at their reputations and tugging at all the other skeletons in their closets.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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It was filled with two-page illustrations of long necks and sweeping ochre landscapes, with clever reptilian faces and sinuous tails, orange and green and flecked in black.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Hairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairs. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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