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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
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
Heuermann was later linked to those killings by burner phones, as well as DNA from hairs found on some of the victims.
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Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
The little hairs are the remains of flower structures known as styles, part of the numerous female pistils that helped the flower receive pollen before the fruit formed.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 June 2026
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
Heuermann was later linked to those killings by burner phones, as well as DNA from hairs found on some of the victims.
—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
The little hairs are the remains of flower structures known as styles, part of the numerous female pistils that helped the flower receive pollen before the fruit formed.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairs
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After a hard foul and subsequent yellow card by Mohannad Abu Taha, Argentina was set up with a free kick just inches outside the 18-yard box.
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.
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Woods, stone, natural fibers enliven the senses.
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After washing, trace amounts of detergent components can remain embedded in textile fibers.
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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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Raising the bar on fabric research, Moorer paired technical wools or cotton chenille with silk, and introduced the rare and naturally soft yak fiber to the outerwear range.
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Parade organizers have warned attendees to take steps to stay cool, as temperatures on Sunday will feel like the 90s.
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If emotions rise, pause to name the concern, then restate the common goal so the discussion shifts from blame toward practical steps and timelines everyone trusts.
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It’s wrapped with a stunning jacquard fabric expertly milled with fine threads in Limonta, Italy.
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What scent compatibility means for couples today Putting these threads together, scent compatibility is emerging as a quiet but powerful factor in modern relationships.
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Price positioning has also been recalibrated to the accessible luxury range to cater to a wider audience, starting around 100 pounds for simpler pieces, moving through shirts and daywear in between, and big statement coats stay below the 1,000-pound mark.
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The Closet Item With the Best Backstory My mom worked at Microsoft for decades and has some really incredible coats from that time.
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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 29 Jun. 2026.
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