hair

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

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as in wool
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 hair Her hair, her aesthetic, her caricature of the blonde bombshell all reminded me of Lana. Meg Pillow july 31, Literary Hub, 31 July 2025 In severe cases, hair growth can slow or completely halt. Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 30 July 2025 Try hair growth supplements: Supplements, like Xtressé Hair Growth Gummies, targets hair loss-causing hormones, cell aging, and inflammation (the key causes of hair loss), according to Kindred. Essence, 30 July 2025 Jason Momoa is getting ready to get back into character for Dune: Part Three and filmed himself shaving his facial hair. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 30 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for hair
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Noun
  • Hochul’s office warned that some regions could see up to five inches of rainfall, creating a 70% chance of flash flooding that could impact basements and the subway.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
  • Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2025
Noun
  • Xfinity Xfinity offers cable and fiber internet in Nashville.
    Kara McGinley, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Restaurant meals, stress, alcohol, and low fiber while traveling disrupt digestion fast—learn what’s behind the bloat and how to keep your gut in balance.
    Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • It’s crafted from wool and cotton for a luxe feel, and is latex-backed for extra stability—a great pick for home offices, nurseries, and hallways.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025
  • Upstairs, the bedrooms are pared-back but plush: platform beds dressed in crisp white linens, soft wool rugs, and billowing drapes.
    Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 30 July 2025
Noun
  • For side sleepers who generally benefit from a firmer pillow for head and neck support, this memory foam-like fill from the Westin could be your best bet.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2025
  • According to the Mayo Clinic, hot flashes are a sudden feeling of warmth that spread throughout the upper body, often affecting the face, chest, and neck.
    Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Jenny and Chris Harmon’s house caught on fire last year when construction workers rebuilding a home on the lot next door used a backhoe to knock down a tree, ripping the electrical wires off the couple’s home.
    Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2025
  • Pick up parchment, with cookies still on it, and cool completely on a wire rack.
    Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • For a modern refresh, strip back the space to a clean coat of paint in a timeless neutral.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025
  • The family came upon it soon after Greg’s death while sifting through storage, a coat of dust on the clear visor.
    Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • Lawmakers were demanding to know why the lottery had not taken steps to prevent third-party vendors known as couriers from brokering the sale of game tickets through smartphone apps, even though state law expressly forbids buying and selling lottery tickets by phone.
    John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
  • Try taking small steps to challenge your own avoidance by giving yourself permission to poop in a public restroom, or talking to your friend about your GI struggles.
    Sarah Garone, Health, 30 July 2025
Noun
  • Its team had been managing creator collaborations through Excel spreadsheets, endless email threads, and a patchwork of document requests.
    Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
  • Subtle metallic thread detailing featured throughout the design as well.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 July 2025

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“Hair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hair. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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