hairs

noun

plural of hair
1
as in inches
a very small distance or degree a race that was won by a hair

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2
as in fibers
a thin, flexible structure that resembles a hair discovered hairs on the plant's stem

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3
as in wools
the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick has no hair, but wears a wig a coat made of camel's hair

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Recent Examples of hairs In terms of color, the hairs are a mix of light and dark brown. — Michael Ruiz , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 These prickly hairs are for protection, with barbed ends that easily penetrate the skin of predators or your hand. — Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026 In the coming Supreme Court season, the issue will again be in the cross-hairs. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 26 July 2026 Pinson pulled about, oh, four hundred hairs coming out of his left nostril, then threw them on the floor. — Literary Hub, 24 July 2026 Hair grows in different cycles, and the laser only affects hairs in a particular phase of their growth. — The Editors, Robb Report, 19 July 2026 Unlike a razor, which simply cuts hair at the surface, an epilator removes it from the root by mechanically plucking multiple hairs at once. — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 17 July 2026 The brand state clinical testing demonstrated up to 19,000 hairs retained, up to 70% of participants showing fewer greys, and 100% showing an improved scalp barrier after 3 months of nightly use. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Inside its leaves, which serve as a ‘trap,’ are tiny, sensitive hair-like structures called trichomes, also known as trigger hairs. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairs
  1. inches
  2. fibers
  3. wools
  4. steps
  5. threads
  6. coats
  7. necks
Noun
  • Williams is 6 feet, 7 inches tall, and weights around 220 pounds, Boyd said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Several inches of sand fill the front row of Aliso Beach's parking lot after surf coupled with high tides pounded the Orange County shore.
    — Michele Gile, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of inches
Noun
  • For the most part, that excludes animal fibers like leather and virgin cashmere.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The paper aims to both demonstrate how fibers are released and to generate actionable solutions to the issue.
    — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of fibers
Noun
  • 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.
    — Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
  • Although the word cashmere is sometimes incorrectly applied to extremely soft wools, only the product of the cashmere goat is true cashmere.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of wools
Noun
  • This two-bedroom loft built in the 1850s is located steps away from Bowen’s Wharf, so all of Newport’s buzziest restaurants, bars, and shops are well within reach.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Polished yet welcoming, this elegant high-rise places guests steps away from top museums, the famous Recoleta Cemetery, and upscale shopping at Patio Bullrich and Avenida Alvear.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of steps
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  • While nothing compares to the Hartford Whalers threads, the early-aughts uniforms improved on the original from 1997-98 with black outlining on the nameplate letters.
    — The Athletic NHL Staff, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Sales reps have agents that pull context from CRM, support tickets and Slack threads before every call.
    — Michel Tricot, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of threads
Noun
  • The couple run an Elmhurst nonprofit that provides coats for children in need.
    — Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In its early years, the owner, Sweetu Patel, stocked the basement-level store with toggle coats and Danish cardigans.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of coats
Noun
  • In the basement, Patrick found Cora and Callan with bands around their necks.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 30 July 2026
  • The rule gets rid of drivers needing to stick out their necks to check for oncoming cars and eliminates the need for drivers to inch blindly forward around a curve.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of necks

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