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Recent Examples of floss
Most dental floss is plastic, too—alternatives, such as silk floss, are mostly a health-food-store find.
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Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2025
Several studies, including a 2018 review of 22 clinical trials, found that interdental brushes were better than floss or other tools at reducing gum inflammation.
—Elizabeth Cohen, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2025
When cost is not an issue, researchers advised that those with dental work, orthodontic treatment, or limited manual dexterity may find a water flosser more helpful than string floss.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2025
Many girls bring rush bags from house to house full of the essentials — mints, bobby pins, dry shampoo, hairspray, oil blotting sheets, perfume, fans, portable phone chargers, Advil, floss and deodorant.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
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Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2025
Several studies, including a 2018 review of 22 clinical trials, found that interdental brushes were better than floss or other tools at reducing gum inflammation.
—Elizabeth Cohen, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2025
When cost is not an issue, researchers advised that those with dental work, orthodontic treatment, or limited manual dexterity may find a water flosser more helpful than string floss.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2025
Many girls bring rush bags from house to house full of the essentials — mints, bobby pins, dry shampoo, hairspray, oil blotting sheets, perfume, fans, portable phone chargers, Advil, floss and deodorant.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floss
Noun
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There are ski helmets and Stetsons, colorful Gortex bibs and brown cowhide chaps, floor-length fur coats and hip-length puffer jackets — and of course, ski boots and cowboy boots.—
Cari Shane,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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The star sparkled in a curve-hugging black sequin Diane von Furstenberg gown, adding a black fur stole and piles of diamond jewelry.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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When firefighters arrived at the scene, multiple cars and piles of rubbish were on fire.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Three decades on, Martin is invited to Ben’s lavish birthday party at the Fitzmaurice’s country pile, but Martin fears that the publicity of Ben’s bid for Conservative leader will dredge up the secrets of their past with tragic consequences.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Floss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floss. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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