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Definition of frizzlesnext
plural of frizzle
as in curls
a length of hair that forms a loop or series of loops the girl has enough frizzles to play Little Orphan Annie

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verb

present tense third-person singular of frizzle

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Noun
  • The northeastern part of Norway curls around Sweden and borders Finland, too.
    Peter Baugh, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The cloud of cream cheese over the top is light as air, weighed down with a heap of Parmesan cheese grated so finely the curls disappear on your tongue.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Stehling cooks the shrimp with bacon, mushrooms, and garlic for an extra savory flavor, and pairs them with creamy cheese grits to make this memorable dinner or brunch dish.
    Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
  • As frustration rises, Tita cooks savory dishes that reflect her emotions.
    Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • As the world around them scorches under record heat, a family walks into the woods, asking what the future holds in this thermal dystopia.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
  • That’s the difference between fury that scorches everything in sight and anger that fuels justice.
    Marc Brackett, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • At American Elm, Mangin moves his cut of ribeye around the grill and flips it so each side faces the heat and chars the outside, guaranteeing a more even cook inside.
    Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Jodie Turner-Smith presented Teyana Taylor with the Vanguard Spotlight Award, which celebrates a trailblazer who ignites the imaginations of cognoscenti and audiences alike.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2026
  • This time, his Bride (Buckley) not only comes alive, but also ignites a cultural revolution as the outlaw lovers embark on a cross-country crime spree.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Frizzles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frizzles. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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