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
  • The attractive, mid-30s crowd seemed to be a mix of friends and couples donning beards, tattoos, red lips, and furs worn with sneakers.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • No one wanted to stand behind the commanding warriors, draped in blankets and furs, brass hoops in their earlobes, medals and wampum on their strong chests, silver armbands glinting in the light.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Noun
  • Small amounts of vegetable oils can be added to compost piles, but animal fats should be avoided.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2025
  • Therapist Jayme Kolbo spends time helping people who are stuck with piles and often stuck in their homes.
    Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Its Body Battery monitor tracks naps, sleep, and stress to identify peak performance windows.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
  • After-dinner naps, family movie nights, greasy hands, and dirty pets can contribute to smelly odors, stains, pet hair, and crumbs and dirt that get stuck along the piping and between the couch cushions.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
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“Flosses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flosses. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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