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
Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Jan. 2026
The rest of us will see flakes and maybe a coating.
—Mary Ours, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Each bite of brothy ground lamb and beans is flavored with sweet paprika and a touch of red pepper flakes—the perfect savory and spicy balance.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
The crunchy chicken has a delicious coating that stars corn flakes, and baked, rather than fried.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Wheat germ is available mainly in the form of flakes or in powder form, as well as in wheat germ oil supplements.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
Add the garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
Diddy would have been given the options of bran flakes, breakfast cake or bread with jelly.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Cook mustard greens with olive oil and spices like pepper flakes and garlic, then add vinegar or lemon juice to balance the bitterness.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
Fresh ginger and red pepper flakes add welcome zing, but the real surprise here is napa (aka Chinese) cabbage.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Jan. 2026
The rest of us will see flakes and maybe a coating.
—Mary Ours, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Each bite of brothy ground lamb and beans is flavored with sweet paprika and a touch of red pepper flakes—the perfect savory and spicy balance.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
The crunchy chicken has a delicious coating that stars corn flakes, and baked, rather than fried.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Wheat germ is available mainly in the form of flakes or in powder form, as well as in wheat germ oil supplements.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
Add the garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
Diddy would have been given the options of bran flakes, breakfast cake or bread with jelly.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Cook mustard greens with olive oil and spices like pepper flakes and garlic, then add vinegar or lemon juice to balance the bitterness.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flakes
Verb
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Low tides offer a look as the ocean peels back to give people a glimpse at the critters and plant life usually underwater.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
31 Dec. 2025
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Though the show peels back a layer or two in every episode, Barrera’s character remains a bit of a cipher.—
Sofía Tafich,
Vogue,
22 Dec. 2025
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Output scales up without sacrificing control or adding excess weight.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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That customer centric lens also guides how Caterpillar identifies and scales innovation.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Primarily, there are beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) courtesy of lipo hydroxy acid (LHA), a deep-penetrating chemical exfoliant that gently sloughs off old, dead cells to reveal brighter, fresher skin.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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The stand collar is ideal for keeping the chill out, too, while a water-resistant fabric sloughs off rain and snow with ease.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Martel sheds light on the murder trial of the three men, the lives of Chocobar and his fellow Chuchagasta people, and the centuries-old, colonialist legacy of land and property theft across Latin America.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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The 6-foot-4, 310-pound Miller sheds blocks with ease.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Flakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flakes. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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