flexures

plural of flexure

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Noun
  • The potential advantages of a deep plane facelift include a more natural-looking rejuvenation with presumptive better improvement of the mid-face and nasolabial folds (the lines between the nose and mouth).
    Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
  • Taking a minute each week—or, ideally, after each load—to wipe down the gasket folds helps prevent buildup, keeps the machine smelling fresh, and helps maintain your washer's performance.
    Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • Plan to deep-clean your refrigerator every three or four months by removing drawers and shelves and washing them in warm, soapy water and cleaning the coils on the back of the fridge.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • At least twice a year, have an HVAC technician check your system, clean the coils, and ensure the system is working efficiently.
    Kat Tretina, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
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
  • Laser light and microscopic lenses then carry out convolutions faster and with lower energy needs.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Assistive-listening devices and hearing loops are available for deaf or hard-of-hearing visitors, and closed captioning and on-screen American Sign Language interpretations for digital media exhibits and films are included in the museum's galleries.
    Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 15 June 2026
  • Among the thermostat-like stabilizing feedback loops in Earth’s climate, the cycling of CO2 through the solid Earth is a major factor over timescales this long.
    Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • Despite the surge of trendy braids, old-school looks, like flat twists, boneless braids, and cornrows, also have a strong presence this summer, especially among those interested in length retention and damage repair.
    Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026
  • For all its twists, where the series is headed is never in doubt.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Doing hamstring curls boosts knee strength and lowers stress and injury risk.
    Jakob Roze, Health, 18 June 2026
  • Lightweight natural braids for hot weather For those who want their curls and coils up and out of the way this summer, consider natural mini braids or twists without extensions (also known as boneless braids).
    Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026
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“Flexures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flexures. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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