FLAKE Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun (1)

ˈflāk

Definition of flake

as in chip

a small flat piece separated from a whole sprinkle the cake with coconut flakes

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noun (2)

as in eccentric

a person of odd or whimsical habits the lady with all those cats is sweet, but kind of a flake

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Recent Examples of flake

Noun

Those who want to add extra heat can finish the dish with a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes or a few shakes of your favorite hot sauce. — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026 Add the basil chiffonade and chili flake, and let bloom for 20-30 seconds, until fragrant. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Verb

Transfer tuna to a large bowl and flake it with a fork and push the tuna to one side of the bowl. — Sheela Prakash, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 June 2026 Visible scratches or flaking mean the Teflon coating is compromised and fragments can end up in your food. — Ryan Brennan may 21, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for flake

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Noun

For comparison, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest foundry, began mass-producing 7nm chips in 2018 and can achieve yields exceeding 90%, depending on factors including chip design and die size.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Slate chips replace the usual bark or mulch, and layered plantings, custom window boxes and a medallion set into the rear of the fireplace show the same level of care found indoors.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of chip

Noun

Make sure to practice a full range of motion with these and emphasize the eccentric (the way down) part of the movement for maximal time under tension and muscle-building stimulus.

— Jakob Roze, HEALTH, 19 Aug. 2026
No documentarian has a better eye for intriguing oddballs than Errol Morris, who built his feature film career on drawing them out in conversation, from pet-cemetery owners in Gates of Heaven to small-town eccentrics in Vernon, Florida.

— Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of eccentric

Verb

The scientists now plan to collaborate with cement industry stakeholders to determine if the technology can be scaled for mass production.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
As set out in a recent regulatory filing, DraftKings has agreed to pay up to $30 million in a marketing agreement with media platform HardScope, Kalish’s newest endeavor to help scale creator brands.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of scale

Noun

Most of the moon will be obscured, with only a thin sliver remaining outside the shadow, giving the lunar surface an eerie red glow.

— Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2026
The portion of the First Miami Presbyterian Church site slated for redevelopment faces a sliver of Biscayne Bay that separates Brickell from Brickell Key.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of sliver

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The Oscar-winning actress has written a new musical stage adaptation around the character, set to open on London’s prestigious theater scene in the summer of 2027.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
The entire ensemble of cast led by Manoj, Divya, and Boman bring an incredible depth to their characters.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of character

Noun

Los Lobos emerged as a splinter organization from Los Choneros and has established routes into Mexico through relationships with organizations including Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación, Treasury said.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
One day, while washing a wooden cutting board, a splinter lodged in my left index finger.

— E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of splinter

Noun

Beans and lentils, berries and other fruits, vegetables, nuts, and even oatmeal all provide fiber with a much broader package of nutrients.

— Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2026
The high-protein snack in their kitchen is usually just an egg, a stick of cheese or a handful of nuts.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of nut

Noun

In a sequencer that resembled a large fridge, millions of short nucleic-acid fragments would be identified in the span of ten hours.

— Jason Liebowitz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026
The artifacts included eight deformed sickles, one intact sickle, part of a sword blade, ornament fragments, three ingots and two unfinished objects.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

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