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a very small distance or degree
a race that was won by a hair
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Recent Examples of hairs
This will lock in moisture and help lay down any remaining stubborn, frizzy hairs sticking up from your braids.
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Danielle James, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Use a spoon to scrape out any fibrous fuzzy hairs.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Heuermann was linked to those murders by burner phones, as well as DNA from hairs found on some of the victims.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
In addition to serving as a living mulch, the spiny hairs on squash leaves are thought to deter raccoons from stealing your sweet corn.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
After his conviction, forensic testing of evidence at the crime scene – including the knife blade, a towel covering Van Vo's face, and hairs in Van Vo's hands – could not be linked to Reed.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
What’s known as burning or stinging nettles has hairs along the stems that release a stinging, burning compound when touched.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
The team also dusted for fingerprints and searched for hairs, fibers and touch DNA evidence.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
In 2022, Suffolk County launched a multiagency task force to reexamine the killings and soon built a case against Heuermann using DNA, hairs, cell phone records and witness testimony, according to court records.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
Danielle James, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Use a spoon to scrape out any fibrous fuzzy hairs.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Heuermann was linked to those murders by burner phones, as well as DNA from hairs found on some of the victims.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
In addition to serving as a living mulch, the spiny hairs on squash leaves are thought to deter raccoons from stealing your sweet corn.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
After his conviction, forensic testing of evidence at the crime scene – including the knife blade, a towel covering Van Vo's face, and hairs in Van Vo's hands – could not be linked to Reed.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
What’s known as burning or stinging nettles has hairs along the stems that release a stinging, burning compound when touched.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
The team also dusted for fingerprints and searched for hairs, fibers and touch DNA evidence.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
In 2022, Suffolk County launched a multiagency task force to reexamine the killings and soon built a case against Heuermann using DNA, hairs, cell phone records and witness testimony, according to court records.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairs
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On Friday night, Richardson put together his finest effort of the season, reaching 49 feet, 7 inches on his final hop, step and jump at the Escondido Invitational — traditionally the final invitational of the season.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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From a massive wingspan (82 3/8 inches) to his big frame, Jones offers plenty of upside to go along with tons of SEC experience.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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This extends Global Standard’s system‑level approach beyond organic fibers.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Think 360-degree stretch, lightweight breathable fibers that dry almost as fast as athletic shorts, and an antimicrobial treatment that keeps them smelling and feeling fresh in between washes.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 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
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Josh LeClair, master electrician and owner of Village Home Services, provides the following steps to contain the problem, assess damages, and troubleshoot the cause.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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Two days after an ugly meeting between his chin and the Frost Bank Center hardwood in Game 2, Wembanyama couldn’t quite progress through all the steps of the NBA’s concussion protocol before tipoff Friday.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Antonio Express-News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The book is lyrically written and highly informative, diving deep into the common threads and tropes of estrangement in search of clarity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Baker-Burke moment at Dodger Stadium remains the most widely cited, but the Louisville claim carries real weight — and the cultural threads running through military history and Black American vernacular suggest the gesture may not have had a single inventor at all.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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The winter coats are being stowed away for their hibernation and your summertime wardrobe is ready for a refresh—and that includes your footwear.—
Lara Kramer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Nataliia had gone to the bus station, where soldiers were spraying foam to contain the nuclear fallout, and to the hospital, where men in white coats were unloading victims on stretchers from the backs of ambulances.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Niners stuck their necks out in this draft class, particularly with Willis and especially with Duggar.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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With its thin stem and oversized head, this brush is great for cleaning bottles with narrow necks or small openings.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Hairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairs. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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