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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 guy who claimed to be a barber began to whimper, folding his hands in prayer as his hair fell.
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Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2025
On straight hair, use a curling iron to curl hair outward, then add texture with a bit of gel, spray, or moose.
—Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
This cut on Crystal, by award-winning afro and textured hair specialist Michelle Thompson, is stunning.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
The man has dark brown skin and dark brown hair and was last seen wearing dark pants and a red shirt, Moncayo said.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
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Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2025
On straight hair, use a curling iron to curl hair outward, then add texture with a bit of gel, spray, or moose.
—Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
This cut on Crystal, by award-winning afro and textured hair specialist Michelle Thompson, is stunning.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
The man has dark brown skin and dark brown hair and was last seen wearing dark pants and a red shirt, Moncayo said.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hair
Noun
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Try to take up most of the floor space, with about 12 inches left around the edges to the walls.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2025
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By Saturday evening as much as 10 to 12 inches of rain is anticipated across parts of the region.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Neutral, natural fibers like jute and rattan temper the playful hue.—
Laura Fenton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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Carrots are a good source of vitamin A (as beta-carotene), fiber, magnesium and potassium, and are low in calories and fat – all nutritional properties that contribute to overall health.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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There are also coats with corset-like elements, balloon sleeves, suit dresses and wool blousons and capes, among other items.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The lineup also includes wool dryer balls ($24) that pair with alcohol-free laundry fragrance oil ($32).—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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Gaynes recommends applying it on the most intimate parts of the body: behind the knees, the crease at the elbow, the nape of the neck, and the small of the back.—
Venus Wong,
Refinery29,
1 Apr. 2025
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Hot flashes are a sudden feeling of warmth that most often affects the face, neck and chest and can cause sweating, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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The base that this is based on now has a bunch of barbed wire and fencing.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
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Let cool on the baking sheet set on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.—
Christopher Kimball,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2025
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Then, a heavyweight knit and a fit that allows space for layering underneath while still being able to wear a coat on top is important.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
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The look was simple: a black Louis Vuitton crewneck sweater with light-wash straight-legged jeans, worn underneath a black below-the-knee coat from Maison Margiela, and a pair of black lug-sole boots.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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Hitting coach Kevin Long went to the top step to debrief Sosa with some video and a scouting report.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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Its maiden and hero product, Rested, hones in on sleep as the fundamental step to optimizing cognitive and immune function.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Each narrative thread seemed to tease a potentially explosive ending, and the White Lotus team promised a shocking finale.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
7 Apr. 2025
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Those unfamiliar with the play may lose the thread in this iambic marathon as Izzard madly dashes to and fro, making the first act drag.—
Karen D'Souza,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Hair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hair. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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