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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
One micrometer is about 1/70th the width of a human hair.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
After his arrest, a single hair found in Teresa’s underwear was declared by an FBI analyst to be a match for Duckett.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Blonde balayage gives hair a summer-ready update.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
One day, Dahlstrom made a vulgar joke in a lunchroom referencing oral sex and pubic hair, according to the employee.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
After his arrest, a single hair found in Teresa’s underwear was declared by an FBI analyst to be a match for Duckett.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Blonde balayage gives hair a summer-ready update.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
One day, Dahlstrom made a vulgar joke in a lunchroom referencing oral sex and pubic hair, according to the employee.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hair
Noun
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The victim suffered serious injuries to her right ear, right cheek and face, including a laceration that was about 6 inches long, officials said.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Whole grains contain more fiber than refined grains, which helps reduce blood pressure, lower LDL cholesterol, and maintain a healthy weight.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The set is nestled into a leather case with carbon-fiber detailing abound, an ode to some of the designer’s daily drivers.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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As a crochet designer with nearly a decade of stitching experience, seeing the fiber art make its runway return warms my yarn-loving heart in a way only wool can (IYKYK).—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
3 Apr. 2026
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Orta is the first denim mill to adopt Archroma’s FiberColors, an innovative dye range partially derived from recycled wool waste.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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,
5 Apr. 2026
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More than 5,000 Amazon shoppers jumped on the neck scarf trend in the last month.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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As planning continues, Lincoln High School’s Outdoor Education Club recently hosted a volunteer cleanup event at the site, where students removed debris including wooden pallets and wire.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Its unibody frame is integrated with a Ni-Ti alloy memory wire to ensure a secure, slip-free fit during high-intensity gym sessions or cycling.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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The victim appeared to be middle-aged and was wearing a dark colored hooded coat.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Martha Stewart, who introduced her followers to the tradition in 2005, resurrected the dessert a few days ago on Instagram with a photo of a cake expertly decorated with chocolate curls mimicking a lamb’s wooly coat.—
Lisa Gutierrez
April 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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Collaborate thoughtfully, and document next steps clearly.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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This session, the Legislature also passed House Bill 822, which requires schools and health care providers to inform a parent within 72 hours if a child requests to take steps to socially transition, which could include using pronouns or names that align with their gender identity.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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That experience introduced mo‘o—continuity, succession—as a guiding thread for the triennial, reminding me that everything exists in relation and within long lineages of care.—
Wassan Al-Khudhairi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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What started as a gaming thread amongst teachers led to the school board terminating the teacher on Wednesday night.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Hair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hair. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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