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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
The technique reshapes brow hairs rather than tinting or filling them, and the results last weeks rather than hours.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Dealing with razor burn, ingrown hairs, and post-shave irritation?
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Sara Coughlin,
Allure,
30 June 2026
Imaging data confirmed that hairs per square centimeter increased by more than 13% from baseline.
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Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
The use of these suction cleaners ensures that none of the 700,000 or so toxic micro-hairs found on each caterpillar escape.
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Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Some of the most striking-looking caterpillars have bodies covered with sharp hairs or spines connected to a poison gland under the insect’s skin.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Beyond those four, an almost overwhelming class of point guards, including Illinois’ Keaton Wagler, Houston’s Kingston Flemings and more, makes for a difficult game of splitting hairs.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
That's because these hairs are more prone to damage from tension or pulling.
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Omenaa Boakye,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
This means existing hairs grow thicker and stronger.
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Jay Sparks,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Dealing with razor burn, ingrown hairs, and post-shave irritation?
—
Sara Coughlin,
Allure,
30 June 2026
Imaging data confirmed that hairs per square centimeter increased by more than 13% from baseline.
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Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
The use of these suction cleaners ensures that none of the 700,000 or so toxic micro-hairs found on each caterpillar escape.
—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Some of the most striking-looking caterpillars have bodies covered with sharp hairs or spines connected to a poison gland under the insect’s skin.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Beyond those four, an almost overwhelming class of point guards, including Illinois’ Keaton Wagler, Houston’s Kingston Flemings and more, makes for a difficult game of splitting hairs.
—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
That's because these hairs are more prone to damage from tension or pulling.
—
Omenaa Boakye,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
This means existing hairs grow thicker and stronger.
—
Jay Sparks,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairs
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Put peeled and sliced Yukon Gold potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water by 2 inches, and add a generous couple of pinches of salt.
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Five to 10 inches of rain are possible from Sunday morning through Wednesday afternoon.
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According to our experts, warm water is best to do the job at killing bacteria without compromising the softness of the fibers.
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As for who, exactly, wove fibers into fabric at Søften, there’s no clear evidence, Reher-Langberg said.
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Han works with Japanese fabrics, Irish linens and Scottish wools to create simple, understated and versatile silhouettes, with everything made in small factories in London.
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Although the word cashmere is sometimes incorrectly applied to extremely soft wools, only the product of the cashmere goat is true cashmere.
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Gauff may be the best athlete in women’s tennis, but Świątek has the best footwork, the adjustment steps and tiny movements that take her to the ball and propel her from attack to defense and back again.
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A student also participated in the discussion, asking what steps officials are taking to improve safety in Towson for pedestrians, drivers, and residents.
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Signs of tachinid activity include lifeless caterpillars or thin, brown chrysalises, sometimes with silk threads indicating larval emergence.
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The threads that formed country music The American West generated its own mythologies.
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Cook County animal control also reminded pet owners that animals with short coats, or with white or tan fur, are more susceptible to sunburbn, especially on their noses.
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While expecting her son Patrick Bouvier in 1963, Kennedy wore ladylike looks like double-breasted maternity coats and shift dresses.
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Moist towels soothe necks, mist bottles spray short relief, hand fans flap in overdrive; motorized fans are held up to strangers at cafés, who have resorted to pouring water directly on their chests for cooling.
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In the east half of the lake, east of Thursday Bay, the channel necks down to a width of 30 to 40 yards between bays, and the water pours fast through these necks.
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“Hairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairs. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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