postiches

noun

plural of postiche
as in falls

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  1. falls
  2. extensions
  3. switches
Noun
  • Key Takeaways Explosive power is crucial for daily tasks like standing and climbing stairs, as well as for preventing falls.
    — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 26 July 2026
  • All 43 deaths indirectly caused by Hurricane Michael occurred in Florida and included those from traffic accidents or medical issues compounded by the storm, as well as falls during the cleanup after the hurricane.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
Definition of falls
Noun
  • Expand The Story With Follow-Up Content Build out extensions of viral content.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Any utility extensions would still require City Council approval on a case-by-case basis.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of extensions
Noun
  • Companies haven’t come up a broad variety of low-profile mechanical switches and the keycaps are hit and miss.
    — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
  • Some research has also indicated that hair follicles currently gray or going gray may retain the capacity to restart pigmentation after clinical changes, including medication and treatment switches, Tobin said.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 21 July 2026
Definition of switches
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“Postiches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postiches. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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