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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
The credibility of the FBI analyst who testified about the matching hairs collapsed, along with any faith in hair analysis as a reliable forensic tool.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
The credibility of the FBI analyst who testified so confidently about the matching hairs began to crumble, along with any faith in hair analysis as a reliable forensic tool.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Another meta-analysis showed that people who used topical minoxidil for several months grew significantly more new hairs than people who didn’t.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The fuzzy-looking crawlers can cause irritation and a rash to anyone whose skin comes in direct contact with the barbed hairs that cover the caterpillar.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors said Heuermann's DNA was a match for hairs found on and near the victims' bodies.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Leaves are covered with fine hairs, imparting considerable drought tolerance.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Blood matching Langstaff's was found on two nearby railroad ties and a piece of wood, but there were no hairs, fibers, fingerprints or weapons found that would link anyone to the crime.
—Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
My roots were yellow and my ends were orange…so many hairs came out of my head.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 17 Mar. 2026
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
The credibility of the FBI analyst who testified so confidently about the matching hairs began to crumble, along with any faith in hair analysis as a reliable forensic tool.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Another meta-analysis showed that people who used topical minoxidil for several months grew significantly more new hairs than people who didn’t.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The fuzzy-looking crawlers can cause irritation and a rash to anyone whose skin comes in direct contact with the barbed hairs that cover the caterpillar.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors said Heuermann's DNA was a match for hairs found on and near the victims' bodies.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Leaves are covered with fine hairs, imparting considerable drought tolerance.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Blood matching Langstaff's was found on two nearby railroad ties and a piece of wood, but there were no hairs, fibers, fingerprints or weapons found that would link anyone to the crime.
—Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
My roots were yellow and my ends were orange…so many hairs came out of my head.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairs
Noun
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Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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By morning, nearly six inches of fresh Colorado powder had settled over the car, frosting its sharp lines and futuristic shape like confectioner’s sugar on a pastry.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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The solid, neutral design and stain-resistant fibers of this area rug give it a classic look that works well on patios and decks.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
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This is made of cellulose spun into the fibers.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2026
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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
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Raising the bar on fabric research, Moorer paired technical wools or cotton chenille with silk, and introduced the rare and naturally soft yak fiber to the outerwear range.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These steps will help match you with a child or sibling group that your family will fit well with.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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However, recent amendments clarified that parks are not automatically considered closed if destroyed by a disaster, and that additional steps are required to terminate tenancy rights.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These white threads are cloaked in sheaths of chitin — the same sugar polymer that forms the tough exoskeletons of beetles, crabs, and lobsters — and can be easily grown in flasks and Petri dishes.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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And brightly colored spools of bare fiber in green, blue and orange offered a glimpse into the digital threads that will power the future of artificial intelligence and data centers around North Carolina and the country.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Remove everything from your entryway — shoes, coats, bags, keys, mail, all of it.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Store heavy coats, boots and cold-weather gear.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Women are being confronted by lotions and serums and light masks that promise to rejuvenate their faces and necks, dietary supplements claiming to do everything from boost moods to ease hot flashes and gadgets promising to help with symptoms.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of people attended the Via Crucis in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Good Friday, straining their necks to catch a glimpse of the actor portraying Jesus in the final moments before his execution.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Hairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairs. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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