flexure

noun

Definition of flexurenext
as in loop

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Recent Examples of flexure How much cleavage, compression, flexure, impact, tension, or shear is required to break the plane of a Titebond bond? — Virginia Heffernan, Wired, 5 Jan. 2022 Processes such as hydrofracture and flexure remain understudied, and ice-sheet models do not yet include realistic treatment of these processes. — Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 July 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flexure
  1. loop
  2. coil
  3. fold
  4. spiral
  5. buckle
  6. twist
  7. convolution
  8. curl
Noun
  • But whereas weaker seasons have relied on this feeding loop to the point of exhaustion, overemphasizing one side or the other, this time, new challenges keep emerging, giving personality quirks new angles through which to be reflected.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Solar prominences One of the most surprising aspects of witnessing a total solar eclipse is a view of prominences during totality, bright pink spikes or loops that appear around the moon's silhouette.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of loop
Noun
  • When facing a major repair, especially one involving expensive components such as the compressor or evaporator coil, obtaining a second opinion can be worth the effort.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • The wraps will form a series of tight coils and cinch down around the main line.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
Definition of coil
Noun
  • Its innovative fold-to-protect design ensures immediate physical privacy.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Trapped moisture, particularly in the ears and skin folds, can allow yeast and bacteria to grow, potentially leading to irritation or infection.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of fold
Noun
  • Even though inflation has risen this year, higher energy costs account for most of the rise, and there is little sign of a generalized price spiral.
    — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Stepping away from the app for a week or two, or just not checking first thing in the morning, can break the spiral.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Definition of spiral
Noun
  • Anderson added a brown leather belt with a gold Miu Miu logo buckle, keeping the styling within the same warm neutral range.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
  • Plus, the buckle adds a touch of sleekness that will look dressy paired with trousers or casual with jeans.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
Definition of buckle
Noun
  • Offering a clever twist, the warm cake is poked with the handle of a wooden spoon, creating space for a vanilla-pineapple pudding to sink deep into the crumb.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The Free People One Frida Godet Midiskirt has those same ethereal qualities with a modern twist that feels wearable in everyday life.
    — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of twist
Noun
  • In their alternating waves of resentment and understanding, anger and sorrow, D’Arcy and Cooke imbue Rhaenyra and Alicent’s dynamic with all the weight of this history and none of its convolutions.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 15 June 2026
  • Previous studies have shown that hardware tailored for specific mathematical operations, such as Fourier and convolution transforms, can significantly outperform general-purpose processors.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
Definition of convolution
Noun
  • Following her blonde era, Zendaya opted to chop off her locks and embrace her curls.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
  • Maye’s final period featured completions to Brown on a curl route in front of Gonzalez, Romeo Doubs running an out route and Brown again on a slant, this time in front of Charles Woods.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of curl

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“Flexure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flexure. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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