flosses

Definition of flossesnext
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 teaser doesn’t give away much of the plot, but the best part is Pugh standing in a funeral wearing all-black furs and round black sunglasses.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 May 2026
  • Staff started out by wearing bear masks and animal furs, then crawling into the enclosure to spoon-feed the cubs formula.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • Deal with any paper piles or other clutter.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2026
  • But spending big piles of cash on getting Starship to work is part of a longer-term strategy, SpaceX states in its prospectus.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Noun
  • Allot time for breaks Build in adequate time for rest breaks, naps, and preparation for activities.
    Corinne Schuman, Parents, 22 May 2026
  • Around the same time, the toddler became unusually fatigued, taking naps that stretched two to three hours.
    Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
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“Flosses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flosses. Accessed 26 May. 2026.

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