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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
And there are lots of hairs to split here.
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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
The clear gel feels silky, not goopy, and holds hairs in place without breaking down into flakes.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
The woolly, deeply-lobed foliage of dusty miller is covered in tiny silver hairs that give leaves a silver to white sheen.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
Another game and a few more white hairs might be showing for North Crowley coach Ray Gates.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Frequent nicks, ingrown hairs, dry patches, and razor burn can result when relying on shaving as your primary hair removal method — but with the proper tools and techniques, these unpleasant side effects can be avoided.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
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.
—Michael Ruiz , Jennifer Johnson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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
The clear gel feels silky, not goopy, and holds hairs in place without breaking down into flakes.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
The woolly, deeply-lobed foliage of dusty miller is covered in tiny silver hairs that give leaves a silver to white sheen.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
Another game and a few more white hairs might be showing for North Crowley coach Ray Gates.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Frequent nicks, ingrown hairs, dry patches, and razor burn can result when relying on shaving as your primary hair removal method — but with the proper tools and techniques, these unpleasant side effects can be avoided.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
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.
—Michael Ruiz , Jennifer Johnson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairs
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The reflector shield’s diameter is just less than 32 inches, and the hottest areas are typically within a few feet of the base.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Lauren Rock’s proprietary therapies melt away inches, tighten skin and reduce cellulite with zero downtime.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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Bifidobacterium boosts the immune system, balances inflammation, regulates metabolism and helps to digest certain carbohydrates and dietary fibers.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Only in stories can Charlotte weave her fibers into the form of human script.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 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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What steps should someone take when choosing a financial advisor?—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since winning the primary in June, Mamdani has taken steps to come toward moderate voters who have been lukewarm in supporting him.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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Having established a genome for every eukaryotic creature, researchers will gain deep new insights into the connections among the threads in Earth’s web of life, and into how evolution proceeded for its myriad life forms.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
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Also starring Denis O'Hare, Zachary Quinto, Sandra Bernhard, Isaac Powell, and Patti LuPone, NYC interrogates many thematic threads, but none more so than the illusion of control.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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Cook, stirring constantly, until jelly melts and coats sausage, about 25 seconds.—
Liz Mervosh,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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The slit details in the pencil skirts, sleek coats and color block knits and the mille-feuille dresses tapped into the codes of Jil Sander with great accuracy.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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What To Know The display shows two mannequins dressed in red hats, black shirts, khaki pants, and black masks hanging by their necks from a wooden frame topped with a Mexican flag.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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In awe of the ostriches with their long necks, dazzling eyes and muscular legs, the little bird wants to be just like them.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Hairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairs. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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