postiches

noun

plural of postiche
as in falls

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  1. falls
  2. extensions
  3. switches
Noun
  • The impact-absorbing cushioning is also a plus for my grandma, as is the rubber sole, which prevents accidental falls or slips.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Any attempt to fix a break from rock falls or flash floods is precarious and costly and can take time, so fixing the latest damage will be complicated.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of falls
Noun
  • Defensive stalwarts Denzel Ward and Grant Delpit got extensions in July, and Ward looked like the best player on the practice field throughout training camp.
    — Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • If that analysis determines a project needs additional infrastructure, the developer must pay for those project-specific improvements including main extensions, line upgrades and capacity improvements.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of extensions
Noun
  • The computers themselves look little like a consumer desktop; for better cooling they’re not covered by a shell, so server rooms are all exposed green switches and flashing blue lights.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026
  • By adding a few switches, an airport express train could weave between local trains and proceed nonstop between O’Hare and the Loop.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of switches
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“Postiches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postiches. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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