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
  • At Crandon Park Beach, a crew shooting an ad for Bush’s Baked Beans adjusted their camera angles to crop the piles of seaweed out of the frame.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
  • Both residents and tourists cruise around on single-speed bikes, parking them in haphazard piles to shop in luxury boutiques, visit the famous Sunday market for clothing and home goods, or grab a cappuccino in a glitzy café.
    Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • Midday naps and sleeping in on weekends can help make up for temporary sleep deficits.
    Pien Huang, NPR, 2 May 2026
  • For older adults, naps may be a warning sign of underlying conditions or declining health, according to a new study.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Flosses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flosses. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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