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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 filter-feeding species eat plankton by catching the tiny creatures on their mucus and then moving them to their mouth through the help of small hairs, according to the conservancy.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2025
Last year, Blue wore a varsity letterman’s jacket, cargo jeans and sneakers with her hair in long braids, so perhaps this is becoming her signature Super Bowl look.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 Feb. 2025
In the carousel upload, Williams and the seven-year-old perfect not only her hair, but her dance moves.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 10 Feb. 2025
Our answer: Wet hair will dampen your pillows, pillowcases, and sheets for hours at a time, creating a perfect environment for bacteria and mold to grow.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2025
Last year, Blue wore a varsity letterman’s jacket, cargo jeans and sneakers with her hair in long braids, so perhaps this is becoming her signature Super Bowl look.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 Feb. 2025
In the carousel upload, Williams and the seven-year-old perfect not only her hair, but her dance moves.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 10 Feb. 2025
Our answer: Wet hair will dampen your pillows, pillowcases, and sheets for hours at a time, creating a perfect environment for bacteria and mold to grow.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hair
Noun
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Male anglerfish are small − only about one inch − and are not predatory.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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In the garden or in a container, this tidy, carefree evergreen forms a mound about 12 inches high and 18 inches wide.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2025
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But this can actually result in cutting the fibers that hold the gum tissue to the root of the tooth, resulting in gum recession and pain because the gums protect the tooth structures and bone beneath the gum line.—
Kelli Acciardo,
Allure,
13 Feb. 2025
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The carbohydrates in oat products like oatmeal initially boost blood sugar levels, while the fiber controls them.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
13 Feb. 2025
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Brushed wool, lace, coated materials, fuzzy draping allude Lorena’s sources of inspiration.—
Kerane Marcellus,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
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Neon and marble are juxtaposed with vibrant velvet, soft wool, and thoughtfully curated art and decor.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article A former Merrillville man was sentenced Friday to 3.5 years in prison for fatally stabbing a man in the neck outside a Merrillville hotel in August 2023.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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She is also said to have had marks on her neck and hemorrhaging in her eyes.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Sitting on a rickety wire shelf was a saucepan that gave off strong 1980s vibes, made of what looked like amber glass.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2025
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The bale turned out to be hay on the outside of a frame of woven wire, with 10 undocumented men hiding inside.—
Phil Bourjaily,
Outdoor Life,
12 Feb. 2025
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There were also a few Mongolian fur coats that stood out.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
8 Feb. 2025
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The bigot, wearing a distinctive reddish coat with a wide collar and a Yankees cap, flung antisemitic remarks at the victim before slapping and punching him in the face.—
Ellen Moynihan,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Many women took this aesthetic a step further, showcasing their natural textures, with their curls and coils either elegantly crowned with cowboy hats or left freely flowing in the winter breeze.—
Stixx Mathews,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
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Monday's successful flight took the company a big step closer to making that happen.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Many commenters on this Reddit thread seemed to be on the same page.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
18 Feb. 2025
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But this exploration undercuts the poignancy of Girls on Wire, adding a third, more opaque thread, to the film’s two clearer ones.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Hair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hair. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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