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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
The yellow stains on pillowcases are a product of sweat, body oils, saliva, and skincare and hair products.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Elsewhere in her carousel, Hailey, who welcomed Jack in August 2024 with husband Justin Bieber, also included a picture of her kid's growing blond hair.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
During his brief appearance in a Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday, Nick Reiner wore brown jail garb and with his hair shaved.
—Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Their intimate understanding of what Black people wanted and needed – for their hair and for their lives – helped grow the Black middle class and became an engine for Black culture and power.
—Sonari Glinton, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hair
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Snag it in black, white, green, blue, or maple or walnut wood stains in sizes ranging from 4 by 4 inches to 8 by 10 inches.—
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Wrangler 22-inch Outrider Hardside Carry-on Luggage Amazon’s selection of luggage is ever-growing, and the Wrangler 22-inch Outrider Hardside Carry-on Luggage is a standout addition.—
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Cheese—when consumed in moderation—can be a safe component of a balanced diet that’s rich in whole foods like vegetables, fiber, lean proteins, and healthy fats.—
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All oats contain a special type of fiber called beta-glucan, which may aid digestion.—
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The low pile can handle a lot of foot traffic, and it’s made of wool for a soft feel.—
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To maximize the drying process, Balanzat recommends adding either clean tennis balls or wool dryer balls into the mix to help your duvet insert dry evenly.—
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One Alvarado police officer was struck in the neck during the attack.—
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At West Ham, Nuno has aligned himself with a club where the problems run so much deeper than merely trying to prevent the chilly fingers of relegation from closing round their neck.—
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Sometimes rats chew the machines' wires or an explosion causes more serious damage.—
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This same staff cut him to make room for a waiver-wire claim before the start of the 2024 season.—
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Meyer, meanwhile, wore a white graphic tee with black mini shorts and a Thom Browne top coat, W reported.—
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Aside from its practicality at night, the coat is also a lightweight and stylish find that’ll keep you warm without overheating.—
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The shop is housed in a former beauty salon, steps from the bakery.—
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Similar to fellow Arsenal summer signing Eberechi Eze — another keen chess player — the assumption would be that the skills taken from the board game have helped Zubimendi be a step ahead in enticing and then bypassing opposition players.—
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Visharukh’s shrine to Khan is just one thread in an intricate tapestry of fandom.—
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Yet other filmmakers pick up on the thread of romantic longing Whale introduced in 1935 with The Bride of Frankenstein, leading to films like Edward Scissorhands (1990) in which the monster becomes a sentimental anti-hero.—
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“Hair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hair. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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