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floss

noun

ˈfläs

Definition of floss

as in fur

a soft airy substance or covering used cotton floss to simulate Santa's beard

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Recent Examples of floss In the other, a smart floss that tracks hormones trails a study on the connection between triglycerides and aneurysms. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026 Toiletries needed are bar soap, toothpaste, face cream, body wash, compact mirror, body lotion, nail files, toothbrushes, floss, nonalcoholic mouthwash, face cream, deodorant, full-size shampoo, full-size conditioner, combs and brushes. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 At your average dentist’s appointment, you get reminded to brush your teeth and floss regularly. — Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026 Crew members recommend this convenient kit, which includes a bottle of flight-friendly toothpaste, a toothbrush, and even a floss pick. — Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for floss

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His name was taken from his great-grandfather, a prominent real estate investor and fur trader who died as the wealthiest individual in America.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
The result is a bulbous body covered in scraggly fur atop four spindly legs, a stout head and little to no neck.

— Drew Pittock, USA Today, 25 July 2026

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The supply scoreboard dates from the era when a stablecoin was parked collateral, a casino chip waiting between trades, and the bigger the pile the healthier the market.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Video from Menasha obtained by CNN shows homes missing parts of roofs, structures stripped of their exteriors amid piles of debris, downed power poles and uprooted trees.

— Dakota Smith, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

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