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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
That’s because when the body experiences physical stress, including losing weight quickly, more hairs can shift into a resting phase and fall out a few months later — typically two to three months after the event, Rossi explains.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Feb. 2026
At various events—including at one in Mexico City, Mexico on February 15—Hayek has proudly let her gray hairs shine through.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Another meta-analysis showed that people who used topical minoxidil for several months grew significantly more new hairs than people who didn’t.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
And while the average person sheds 50 to 100 hairs a day, perimenopausal women often lose more than that.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Some fans had brought their kids, or maybe the kids had brought the parents, but either way there were more than a few gray hairs but also loads of Fall Out Boy shirts of all eras and no shortage of smiles.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
The metal tubes mimic those fine hairs, trapping their own air bubbles.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 3 Feb. 2026
The same embryonic differences that determine how sperm move also dictate how small hairs called cilia wave to clear airways.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 2 Feb. 2026
My mom probably had a few gray hairs from that time in her life.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Feb. 2026
At various events—including at one in Mexico City, Mexico on February 15—Hayek has proudly let her gray hairs shine through.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Another meta-analysis showed that people who used topical minoxidil for several months grew significantly more new hairs than people who didn’t.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
And while the average person sheds 50 to 100 hairs a day, perimenopausal women often lose more than that.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Some fans had brought their kids, or maybe the kids had brought the parents, but either way there were more than a few gray hairs but also loads of Fall Out Boy shirts of all eras and no shortage of smiles.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
The metal tubes mimic those fine hairs, trapping their own air bubbles.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 3 Feb. 2026
The same embryonic differences that determine how sperm move also dictate how small hairs called cilia wave to clear airways.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 2 Feb. 2026
My mom probably had a few gray hairs from that time in her life.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairs
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The city was walloped by a major winter storm at the end of January, which dumped more than 10 inches of snow in Central Park and resulted in the cancellation of thousands of flights.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The most snow — potentially 12 to 24 inches — is most likely to fall near and east or southeast of Interstate 95 from around Philadelphia to New York City and Boston.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The fibers dissolve in cold water to cut down on energy usage and come in a recyclable box that is much smaller and cheaper to ship than other detergent products.—
Matty Merritt,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Then El Nino attacked the yields and quality of the fibers, and then there was a drought, which Mariela Calderon, Bergman/Rivera project manager, said prevented farmers from planting.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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Loro Piana sources vicuña from Peru, cashmere from Mongolia, and the finest, rarest wools from New Zealand and Australia — a research fueled over the years by Pier Luigi Loro Piana, whose textile expertise, passion and commitment is second to none.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 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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The serene reception area and library-like lounge lie up a flight of steps; all-day dining and drinks happen at the MO Bar, at street level below the lobby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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All four companies have taken steps to improve safety, including by introducing parental controls tools, adding privacy settings for young users, increasing content restrictions and offering options to limit notifications or time spent scrolling.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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His depiction of the heavens is just one of many threads and themes that run through his decades of work.—
Steve Appleford,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Much of this architecture remains a mystery, its delicate pathways hidden, and uncovering these cosmic threads requires new eyes and persistent effort.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Burch showed rich tapestry opera coats with coordinating heels, beaded secretary sweaters with high-slit pencil skirts and grandpa’s snuggly cords and sweaters done with a more luxurious, indulgent hand.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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To score a deal on life-lasting winter coats, travel bags, and even portable snacks, read on to see the top Patagonia promo codes, featuring all the savings and coupons available now.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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His work has the feel of the ancient, the swans’ necks bent into the handles of amphorae.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2026
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The downtown streets were filled with people wearing large, colorful SXSW festival passes dangling from lanyards around their necks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Hairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairs. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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