flexures

Definition of flexuresnext
plural of flexure

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flexures
Noun
  • This is an open grid to hold the food that folds shut to form a basket.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Determined to stitch together an integrated HBO Stephen King–verse, Welcome to Derry folds in a young Dick Hallorann (Chris Chalk), the Overlook’s telepathic cook from The Shining, and even name-checks Shawshank Prison as part of its expanding mythology.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The heating coils are wrapped tightly and distributed evenly throughout the throw, providing consistent warmth without noticeable cold spots.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Move on to wiping down the exterior of your refrigerator and freezer (following the same rules as the oven exterior), and vacuum the coils.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Laser light and microscopic lenses then carry out convolutions faster and with lower energy needs.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The team turned their model loose on the series of treelike modifications and convolutions in the Indo-European family of languages.
    Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The wide-leg silhouette keeps the look current, while belt loops help sell the illusion of real denim.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Unlike many royal tiaras which feature sharp geometric spikes of diamonds or uniform loops, the Spencer Tiara has a more natural design known as the garland style.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Behind the Winchesters’ closed doors lies a world of shocking twists that will leave you guessing until the very end.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Then again, few people have careers with as many twists as American figure skater Alysa Liu.
    Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Add English peas, flat-leaf parsley, and curls of lemon zest for extra character.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
  • MacLachlan has the visage of a much younger man, and Davis’s signature shiny brown curls are serving.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Flexures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flexures. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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