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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Jan. 2026
Divide among bowls and top with more red pepper flakes, some flaky salt, and more butter.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
This time around, any flakes that fall will be brief and melt on contact, like what was observed in the Florida panhandle two weeks ago in Pensacola.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Cod Wild cod is a popular fish with rounder flakes than salmon, explains Swan.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve with grated parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes on the side.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Minerva’s had truffles and gold flakes on its entry last year, ice cream melting atop a sizzling patty in 2024, and this year has a footlong mozzarella stick with parmesan fondue on the side.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Jan. 2026
Snowfall totals varied across the metro, with more flakes coming to the south and east of the city, according to data provided by the National Weather Service.
—Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2026
Three types of hyaluronic acid and Centella asiatica provide instant relief from tightness and flakes.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
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By rolling MXene flakes into tubes, the team created hollow structures that allow ions to move more freely.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Jan. 2026
Divide among bowls and top with more red pepper flakes, some flaky salt, and more butter.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
This time around, any flakes that fall will be brief and melt on contact, like what was observed in the Florida panhandle two weeks ago in Pensacola.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Cod Wild cod is a popular fish with rounder flakes than salmon, explains Swan.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve with grated parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes on the side.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Minerva’s had truffles and gold flakes on its entry last year, ice cream melting atop a sizzling patty in 2024, and this year has a footlong mozzarella stick with parmesan fondue on the side.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Jan. 2026
Snowfall totals varied across the metro, with more flakes coming to the south and east of the city, according to data provided by the National Weather Service.
—Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2026
Three types of hyaluronic acid and Centella asiatica provide instant relief from tightness and flakes.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flakes
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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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The simulations relied on direct numerical simulation, a method that resolves all relevant turbulence scales without using modeling assumptions.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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This recipe borrows that same concept and scales it up to a Bundt pan size.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 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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For instance, Mars in Aries injects you with explosive momentum, but its shift into Taurus (May 18) — followed by intense pressure from Pluto (May 25) — sheds light on where impatience, control issues or fear of loss is sabotaging your progress.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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New information from two fresh leaks sheds light on Samsung’s exact launch schedule and reveals when shoppers can pre-order the Galaxy S26.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Flakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flakes. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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