postiches

noun

plural of postiche
as in falls

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  1. falls
  2. extensions
  3. switches
Noun
  • In senior living communities across multiple states, including Arizona and Pennsylvania, Paul has helped reduce falls by up to 72%.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • On Thursday, that included two slip-and-falls that resulted in a 64-yard gain to set up a touchdown and a 21-yard gain on third-and-21 to move the chains and set up another Buccaneers touchdown.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of falls
Noun
  • The city will not unreasonably withhold lease extensions if the center meets its performance requirements.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Has the Department granted TruStage any extensions or other regulatory relief related to this incident?
    — Megan De Mar, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of extensions
Noun
  • Researchers also envision ultra-fast optical switches and energy transport without losses at room temperature.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • According to prosecutors, Benson posted videos of himself doing leg switches and wheelies on his electric motorcycle to social media.
    — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of switches
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“Postiches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postiches. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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