flosses

plural of floss
as in furs
a soft airy substance or covering used cotton floss to simulate Santa's beard

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Noun
  • Hudson and Dommek say non-Indigenous people assume all Indigenous Alaskans live in igloos and dress in furs, but that’s not typical of many, including the Iñupiat people.
    Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Initially, furs were the focus, primarily ones that were more affordable than those sold in Manhattan.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
  • Greenwood State Beach unfolds below the bluff, a crescent of sand often empty but for driftwood piles and the occasional bonfire ring.
    Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Many prefer soft beds or blankets, while others are drawn to unusual objects such as laundry piles, cardboard boxes, or even shoes.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In most of the videos the dogs are living their best lives, being pampered, taking naps, playing together and being generally showered with love and affection.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Irregular schedules, mentally stimulating activities or late-day naps can also all keep you awake when bedtime arrives.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
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“Flosses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flosses. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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