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as in inches
a very small distance or degree
a race that was won by a hair
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Recent Examples of hairs
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.
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Michael Ruiz , Jennifer Johnson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Investigators used the technology to determine hairs found on several of the victims belonged to Heuermann or someone in his immediate family, court records show.
—Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Contact with tarantula hairs can cause redness, itching and swelling, and avoid getting tarantula hairs in the eye, the center says.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Clean all the corn cobs, scrub the all corn hairs off with a kitchen towel, then cut all the corn.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
Others kick hairs onto the awaiting hands like porcupines.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025
LeBron James has let some of those gray hairs show on occasion, dating to the 2020 COVID bubble in Orlando.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
The hairs in this one are about three feet long and represent years of growth.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
Use the flat side for shaping, and the pointy tip for precision work and individual hairs.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2025
Michael Ruiz , Jennifer Johnson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Investigators used the technology to determine hairs found on several of the victims belonged to Heuermann or someone in his immediate family, court records show.
—Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Contact with tarantula hairs can cause redness, itching and swelling, and avoid getting tarantula hairs in the eye, the center says.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Clean all the corn cobs, scrub the all corn hairs off with a kitchen towel, then cut all the corn.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
Others kick hairs onto the awaiting hands like porcupines.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025
LeBron James has let some of those gray hairs show on occasion, dating to the 2020 COVID bubble in Orlando.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
The hairs in this one are about three feet long and represent years of growth.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
Use the flat side for shaping, and the pointy tip for precision work and individual hairs.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairs
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Bear is a Great Pyrenees, a large breed that can grow up to 32 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh more than 100 pounds, first bred to protect flocks of sheep from wolves and other large predators, according to the American Kennel Club.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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The ball was out of his hands, like that, toward the corner of the end zone, where Hifo caught it with inches to spare.—
Seth Wickersham,
The Atlantic,
8 Sep. 2025
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering news from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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Made of Tencel Lyocell fibers, this blanket leaves a pretty immediate cooling sensation.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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To add to the exclusivity, a selection of women’s styles will debut at the pop-up, including day-to-night separates in silks and wools, with brocade and argyle patterns, as well as outerwear in a range of materials ideal for the coming winter months—such as leather, shearling, and mohair.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Johnson took many steps to ensure this bill did not hit the floor, including language in a procedural vote to kill the petition.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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The experienced pair of skydivers became entangled in steps on the edge of the plane before dangling frantically mid-air and, ultimately, falling to their deaths, the court heard, per The Guardian.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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There were plenty of loose threads for supporters to pull at from the interview, though.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The mid-level Z2 matches the Z1 Extreme in cores, threads, cache, graphics cores, and even maximum power draw, so expect more drastic performance differences with the Z2 Extreme.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Goldens typically have longer, wavier coats, while Labs have shorter, dense double coats.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Three old ladies dressed in black peer through a tiny shop window, and a group of children in thick winter coats play with a Jack Russell dog.—
Joanne Harris
September 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Pour a few tablespoons of rice into the feeder and add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to clean narrow necks.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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Sauropods are herbivores known for their very long necks, long tails, small head and pillar-like legs.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Hairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairs. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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