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
Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
Before pouring in the cocktail, partially cover a martini glass rim in vanilla icing, then roll it in a combination of coconut flakes, grated carrot, brown sugar, and crushed nuts to top it off.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
Marisa Garshick, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2025
When inspecting outdoor wood patios for signs of decay, look for areas that feel soft or spongy or have crumbling and flaking wood, Barnard says.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Taste and season with more salt, pepper, red pepper flakes or lemon juice as desired.
Makes about 4 servings.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
Before pouring in the cocktail, partially cover a martini glass rim in vanilla icing, then roll it in a combination of coconut flakes, grated carrot, brown sugar, and crushed nuts to top it off.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
People with this condition usually notice itching, flaking, and scaly patches that form over oily skin.3
Tinea capitis, also known as scalp ringworm, is a fungal infection of the scalp that causes scaly patches, flaking skin, inflammation, and even hair loss.
—Marisa Garshick, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2025
When inspecting outdoor wood patios for signs of decay, look for areas that feel soft or spongy or have crumbling and flaking wood, Barnard says.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
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The narrative unfolds and evolves over time, steadily peeling away psychological layers and adding depth through creative additions.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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Photos taken during the health department’s inspection showed bookshelves with cracked and peeling paint sitting close to the ground, but the wood is now sanded smooth and painted over.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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Furthermore, businesses have been improving their level of preparedness in the critical area of technology infrastructure, according to the survey, in anticipation of scaling their GenAI initiatives.—
Christine Ahn,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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That facility can scale up to 1 million square feet, which would translate into about 40,000 garments.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
15 May 2025
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“Flake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flake. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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