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as in inch
a very small distance or degree
a race that was won by a hair
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Recent Examples of hair
His hair had grown long, though not in any groomed or deliberate style.
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Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Sure there's dog hair all over the bed, bruises from dogs climbing all over me and pushing me out of bed in the middle of the night.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
On Thursday, April 16, Loughlin shimmered in a silver strappy dress by Rebecca Vallance and sported a bob cut and bangs — a departure from her usual long brown hair.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Haaland, a 6-foot-5 striker who pulls his blond hair into a signature tight ponytail, has been central to that success, scoring more than 100 goals in four seasons.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 May 2026
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Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Sure there's dog hair all over the bed, bruises from dogs climbing all over me and pushing me out of bed in the middle of the night.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
On Thursday, April 16, Loughlin shimmered in a silver strappy dress by Rebecca Vallance and sported a bob cut and bangs — a departure from her usual long brown hair.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Haaland, a 6-foot-5 striker who pulls his blond hair into a signature tight ponytail, has been central to that success, scoring more than 100 goals in four seasons.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hair
Noun
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With a pole that is about one inch thicker than similar Spalding hoops and an additional powder coating, the company offers resistance to weather and rust.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Cleaning every inch of a car interior is a daunting task, with dirt somehow making its way into every crevice between cupholders and seatbelts.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Cabbage and cauliflower both support heart health with fiber, antioxidants, and plant compounds.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
19 May 2026
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Aim for at least 25 grams of lean protein and 5 grams of fiber at your midday meal.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The exterior is also home to a decal that runs along the lower doors and beneath the rear wing, which features a colorful geometric pattern inspired by Bedouin wool weaving.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
22 May 2026
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Alpert got the Classic hybrid mattress for her 12-year-old son, hoping to provide him with a mattress made with organic materials (like organic latex and wool) and no off-gassing.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 May 2026
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Bode makes an impromptu decision to offer up his father's ring, which he's been wearing on a chain around his neck.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
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Homes and gardens sit behind protective walls and gates with barbed wire.—
Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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Transfer to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2026
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Rise and fall But Healy, with her characteristic bluntness, didn’t sugar-coat what happened to that law.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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Alicia Vikander wears a fun plaid coat and skirt set at the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2027 on May 20 in New York City.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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The next step is finding a place to meet in the middle and clarify what’s unsaid or unclear on both sides.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Winning this one could be an early step toward turning the franchise around.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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But mostly, the intertwining threads just sit there, never coming together in any satisfying way or holding up as their own story within the story, despite how hard the writers work at showing that reality can inspire fiction but fiction can also bounce back to influence reality.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Finlayson said that students at the school found his LinkedIn reply before the post's author erased the thread, leading to outcry.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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“Hair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hair. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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