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flakes 1 of 3

noun (1)

plural of flake
as in slivers
a small flat piece separated from a whole sprinkle the cake with coconut flakes

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flakes

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noun (2)

plural of flake
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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flakes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of flake
as in peels

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Recent Examples of flakes
Noun
Parmesan and red pepper flakes finish the job, making this easy kale pasta savory, spicy, and deeply satisfying—the kind of 30-minutes-or-less dinner that earns a spot in the weeknight rotation. — Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026 Glycerin, propanediol, and hyaluronic acid draw in moisture to keep dry skin looking smooth and bouncy, while emollients soften skin and prevent the formula from catching on flakes. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026 Archaeologists found tiny flakes produced when tools were repaired, but not always the tools themselves. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026 Each bite of brothy ground lamb and beans is flavored with sweet paprika and a touch of red pepper flakes—the perfect savory-spicy balance. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026 Sweet and Spicy Cabbage and Peanut Slaw Fresh ginger and red pepper flakes add welcome zing, but the real surprise here is napa (aka Chinese) cabbage. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 Sep. 2026 On top, phyllo shatters into crisp, golden flakes that contrast beautifully with the rich, velvety filling beneath. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 Below are the treatments that relieved itchy symptoms and flakes for good. — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026 Black Pepper Candied Bacon Fogo de Chão/MANNY RODRIGUEZ At Fogo de Chão, this delicious bacon dish is oven roasted with brown sugar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flakes
  1. slivers
  2. nuts
  3. peels
  4. chips
  5. eccentrics
  6. scales
  7. shards
  8. characters
Noun
  • But embedded in nights such as Tuesday are slivers and morsels of hope and optimism.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • According to reports, Brinkley would inject slivers of Billy goat gonads into human scrotums as a cure for impotence.
    — Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of slivers
Noun
  • Beans, lentils, nuts and seeds still contribute protein and bring different nutrients with them.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
  • But nearly 90% fall short on seafood and more than half miss the mark on nuts, seeds and soy, according to the 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of nuts
Verb
  • As autumn progresses, the husk peels back, revealing the orange berries.
    — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Nordic noir suggests the presence of violence and hatred beneath the tranquillity and order of the Scandinavian welfare state, just as Southern noir peels back hospitality and charm to reveal repressed family secrets and moral decay.
    — Peter C. Baker, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of peels
Noun
  • The burger will drip all over your fries, which are included and cut like pickle chips.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Another signature drink is the CC Martini, vodka-based with black peppercorn and olive brine, and primed to pair well with the chips-and-caviar snack from Rodriguez’s menu.
    — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of chips
Noun
  • No documentarian has a better eye for intriguing oddballs than Errol Morris, who built his feature film career on drawing them out in conversation, from pet-cemetery owners in Gates of Heaven to small-town eccentrics in Vernon, Florida.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Dippold has populated the show with lovable eccentrics played by great character actors—Dale Dickey, Jeff Hiller, Tim Baltz.
    — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
Definition of eccentrics
Verb
  • According to co-corresponding author Liu, the fabrication process scales easily.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Refillable options are no longer confined to specialty stores, and the gap with traditional sticks is narrowing as the category scales.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of scales
Noun
  • Smoke continued to rise from the twisted shards of metal, while the remains of the World Trade Center smoldered in a massive pile.
    — Sophia Leone, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Once the drop trap — a simple wire cage triggered by yanking on a cord — is set up with an enticing mix of sardines and shards of roast chicken on a cardboard tray inside, everyone moves out of sight behind massive logs a few yards away.
    — Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of shards
Noun
  • Taissa Farmiga, who has played three different characters in the franchise, is among them.
    — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Exactly 39 years after the debut of the iconic sitcom, a new sequel series hit Netflix on Thursday, blending a bunch of the beloved returning characters with a fresh class of freshmen.
    — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026
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“Flakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flakes. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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