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a very small distance or degree
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Recent Examples of hairs
My mom probably had a few gray hairs from that time in her life.
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Joe Smith, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The team grew real human nasal cells into organoids that then could grow little hairs known as cilia and produce mucus, just like the inside lining of your nose and respiratory tract.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The powder’s satin finish and weightless texture are thanks to jojoba oil, which also conditions brow hairs.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Jan. 2026
In most cases the hairs fall out of the grafts shortly after transplant and don’t regrow for about three months.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Stray Hairs Stray hairs lingering in the tub drain, on the floor, or in the sink can be quite disconcerting.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
Dallas with a golden age of television budget full of slo-mos and close ups of the hairs on its chin.
—Peter White, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2026
In order to survive long-term, liver cells must be no more than 300 microns, the thickness of three human hairs, away from a blood vessel.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Here, pea peptides, castor oil, and glycerin help to condition lash and brow hairs, improving overall density and preventing breakage.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Joe Smith, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The team grew real human nasal cells into organoids that then could grow little hairs known as cilia and produce mucus, just like the inside lining of your nose and respiratory tract.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The powder’s satin finish and weightless texture are thanks to jojoba oil, which also conditions brow hairs.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Jan. 2026
In most cases the hairs fall out of the grafts shortly after transplant and don’t regrow for about three months.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Stray Hairs Stray hairs lingering in the tub drain, on the floor, or in the sink can be quite disconcerting.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
Dallas with a golden age of television budget full of slo-mos and close ups of the hairs on its chin.
—Peter White, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2026
In order to survive long-term, liver cells must be no more than 300 microns, the thickness of three human hairs, away from a blood vessel.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Here, pea peptides, castor oil, and glycerin help to condition lash and brow hairs, improving overall density and preventing breakage.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairs
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Saturday's strikes are a reminder that the death toll in Gaza is still rising even as the ceasefire agreement inches forward.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Where possible till new lawn sites 4 to 6 inches deep and level the soil before planting.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Using tools only of stone, bone, and shell, Islanders made wooden spears and clubs, and canoes built from planks stitched together with plant fibers and fitted with outriggers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Never Wash Items Contaminated With Flammable Substances Lo Choe, licensed contractor and owner of Aura Fire Safety, cautioned against putting anything saturated with gasoline or other flammables into a washing machine because residue can remain in fibers and create a serious safety hazard.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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This season, younger designers leant into heavy knitwear pieces, embracing ancient crafts by collaborating with local artisans to create sustainable wools, alongside innovating with materials and form.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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Cerruti dal 1881 had fresh wools blended with silk and woven in mélange, mouliné and jaspé textiles with a 3D look bearing subtle patterns, including pinstripes and houndstooth.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Now, just two months after the Apopka community mourned the deaths of three teenagers on that dark stretch of Welch, Orange County is taking steps to make the road safer.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal takes meaningful steps to address these challenges by expanding the types of affordable housing projects that qualify for Type II actions and a more streamlined environmental review process.—
Carlina Rivera,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Look for threads with questions that haven’t been answered, attachments awaiting updates or decisions that require alignment.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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When the shooting happened, the videos quickly moved from individual smartphones to Reddit threads, YouTube channels and social media feeds.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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Cold-weather gear such as coats, gloves, hats, thermal socks, and blankets are especially important during freezing temperatures.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Extreme cold is especially dangerous for donkeys because unlike horses, donkeys don’t have the natural oils in their coats that repel moisture, Vargas said.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Shop best-selling collections like Scuba hoodies and half-zip sweaters, Softstreme pants and funnel necks, Dance Studio joggers, and Wunder Train leggings for every workout.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Nuggets were 22-10 and sitting third in the West at the time of Jokić’s injury, with the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves and more teams breathing down their necks.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Hairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairs. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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