as in chip
a small flat piece separated from a whole
sprinkle the cake with coconut flakes
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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
Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 6 June 2025
There’s also peeling and flaking paint, signs of water damage and biological growth in various areas, the report said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Flip the fillets and cook for another 4 to 6 minutes until salmon is cooked through and flakes evenly.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 16 July 2025
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Noun
Known for its near-legendary staying power, this spray delivers up to 120 hours of hold—yes, five full days—without flaking or dulling the hair's natural shine.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 6 June 2025
There’s also peeling and flaking paint, signs of water damage and biological growth in various areas, the report said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Verb
UltraViolet delights with its creamy purple vanilla ice cream, sweet gooey marshmallow swirls, crunchy chocolate cookies (gluten-free), and rich fudge flakes.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Flip the fillets and cook for another 4 to 6 minutes until salmon is cooked through and flakes evenly.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 16 July 2025
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Dogfish Head 30 Minute Light IPA With 95 calories, 3.6 grams of carbohydrates and 4% alcohol by volume (ABV), the hoppy Dogfish Head's 30 Minute Light IPA combines classic notes of citrus peel with juicy mango and pineapple, the judges said.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The white paint peeling on the wall above his shoulder, the pressure of his hands.—
Meg Pillow
July 31,
Literary Hub,
31 July 2025
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Faced with rising prices on everything from rent to groceries, many Michiganders are scaling back on summer travel.—
Adrienne Roberts,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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With the fires of inspiration stoked, Espinoza set out to scale his efforts.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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“Flake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flake. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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