as in slivers
a small flat piece separated from a whole
sprinkle the cake with coconut flakes
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as in nuts
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 flakes
Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
Finish with a sprinkle of cheese, fresh herbs and crushed red pepper flakes.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Highlander uses a steel capsule coated with glass flakes to resist corrosion.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
There are other ways to slow down your eating without adding paprika or chili flakes.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2025
Neither area is the rust-flakes-and-heaving-asphalt scene of 1970s memory but instead a relatively modern experience, though very much not at Six Flags scale.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 24 Sep. 2025
Here are some big shows to see outdoors before the first snow flies in the metro area, which averages in mid-October, with flakes already falling in the high country.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Slough away any flakes with a scrub—focusing on rough spots like the knees, elbows, ankles, and heels—or a cleanser with glycolic or salicylic acids to remove dead, dull skin, Stankiewicz says.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Sep. 2025
The buildup of oils, environmental grime, and product residue can clog follicles, trigger flakes, and affect growth.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
Finish with a sprinkle of cheese, fresh herbs and crushed red pepper flakes.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Highlander uses a steel capsule coated with glass flakes to resist corrosion.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
There are other ways to slow down your eating without adding paprika or chili flakes.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2025
Neither area is the rust-flakes-and-heaving-asphalt scene of 1970s memory but instead a relatively modern experience, though very much not at Six Flags scale.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 24 Sep. 2025
Here are some big shows to see outdoors before the first snow flies in the metro area, which averages in mid-October, with flakes already falling in the high country.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Slough away any flakes with a scrub—focusing on rough spots like the knees, elbows, ankles, and heels—or a cleanser with glycolic or salicylic acids to remove dead, dull skin, Stankiewicz says.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Sep. 2025
The buildup of oils, environmental grime, and product residue can clog follicles, trigger flakes, and affect growth.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
In a skillet or in the oven, the beans simmer in a tangy tomato sauce doused in rich olive oil, with oregano, garlic, and red pepper flakes shining through.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
Finish with a sprinkle of cheese, fresh herbs and crushed red pepper flakes.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Highlander uses a steel capsule coated with glass flakes to resist corrosion.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
There are other ways to slow down your eating without adding paprika or chili flakes.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2025
Neither area is the rust-flakes-and-heaving-asphalt scene of 1970s memory but instead a relatively modern experience, though very much not at Six Flags scale.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 24 Sep. 2025
Here are some big shows to see outdoors before the first snow flies in the metro area, which averages in mid-October, with flakes already falling in the high country.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Slough away any flakes with a scrub—focusing on rough spots like the knees, elbows, ankles, and heels—or a cleanser with glycolic or salicylic acids to remove dead, dull skin, Stankiewicz says.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Sep. 2025
The buildup of oils, environmental grime, and product residue can clog follicles, trigger flakes, and affect growth.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
In a skillet or in the oven, the beans simmer in a tangy tomato sauce doused in rich olive oil, with oregano, garlic, and red pepper flakes shining through.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
Finish with a sprinkle of cheese, fresh herbs and crushed red pepper flakes.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Highlander uses a steel capsule coated with glass flakes to resist corrosion.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
There are other ways to slow down your eating without adding paprika or chili flakes.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2025
Neither area is the rust-flakes-and-heaving-asphalt scene of 1970s memory but instead a relatively modern experience, though very much not at Six Flags scale.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 24 Sep. 2025
Here are some big shows to see outdoors before the first snow flies in the metro area, which averages in mid-October, with flakes already falling in the high country.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Slough away any flakes with a scrub—focusing on rough spots like the knees, elbows, ankles, and heels—or a cleanser with glycolic or salicylic acids to remove dead, dull skin, Stankiewicz says.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Sep. 2025
The buildup of oils, environmental grime, and product residue can clog follicles, trigger flakes, and affect growth.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flakes
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This principle scales down to the individual level.—
Marco Argenti,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Now, as the magnitude of the space junk problem rapidly scales up, technological responses are ramping up as well.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even as his car peels away down the street, several kids run after it.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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There are many more layers here, which the film gradually peels away to reveal the tragedy at its core.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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The frame can hold up to 650 pounds, while the fabric sloughs away dirt, drizzle, even the occasional spill of wine.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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The publication, curated by researcher Maria Pirulli, sheds light on da Vinci’s contribution to the fashion, textile, beauty and luxury industries, depicting the artist as an ahead-of-his-time champion of Made in Italy and branding.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
28 Sep. 2025
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The film honors Brent’s unwavering dedication to his craft and sheds light on the dangerous realities faced by journalists working in conflict zones.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Flakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flakes. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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