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 As estrogen falls while testosterone continues circulating, once-fine facial hairs can become coarser and more noticeable. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 18 Aug. 2026 Anastasia’s ultra-slim Brow Wiz has been the industry’s answer for years because its micro-tip draws individual hairs where none exist while filling in patches with fullness. — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026 The species is distinguished by relatively large ears and broad snouts covered with fine hairs. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026 Olivia Rodrigo has used the iconic Glossier brow gel, which visibly defines, thickens, and shapes brow hairs while leaving them soft and flexible. — Grace Scollo, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026 American inspectors in Michoacán, who monitor plantations and packing plants to ensure the fruit is pest-free, occasionally have found themselves in the cross-hairs. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 The ancient Romans apparently ground their hairs into an excruciating poison. — Ben Crair, New Yorker, 31 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairs
  1. inches
  2. fibers
  3. wools
  4. steps
  5. threads
  6. coats
  7. necks
Noun
  • The remainder of the Hawaiian Islands are forecasted to receive 4 to 6 inches of rainfall.
    — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The trick is to hold the can 8 to 10 inches away, and spray in short bursts.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of inches
Noun
  • The initiative arrives as the Pentagon argues that decades of offshoring have left the United States vulnerable in the production of advanced fibers and textiles used in military equipment.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Perfect for transitional weather, look for traits like water-resistant wax coating, removable hoods and natural fibers like wool for temperature-regulating comfort.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of fibers
Noun
  • Using luxurious cottons, silks, wools and linen to emphasize the simplicity and ease of wardrobe staples — T-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, skirts, button-down shirts, pants and tunics — elevating their wearability for day and night.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 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
  • Roughly 10 miles from downtown in North Austin’s Domain district, this four-acre western-style retro hotel is near tech offices and steps from a wide mix of dining, designer shopping, and Rock Rose, the area’s nightlife hub.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • According to Mann, the past approach to budget neutrality did not involve as many preapproval steps.
    — Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of steps
Noun
  • Bluefin tuna crudo is gently pounded and spread with a Peruvian-leaning tomato tear, lemon threads and olive oil.
    — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • There are interesting threads to unravel regarding Kara’s grief and anger, but the story she’s stranded in doesn’t have time to do that in any meaningful way.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of threads
Noun
  • For a vintage outerwear find with less risk, Haspel recommends sticking with cloth coats instead.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Plaid prints and sophisticated coats, along with Jacobs' eternally popular bags, add weight and wearability to the looks, offering real-world ways to wear the pieces.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of coats
Noun
  • Its other four necks expanded upward to call attention to a gallery wall.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The cooperative specializes in Zeter, a finer variety of Pulu made from especially soft wool from the necks and backs of sheep.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of necks

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