wiglets

noun

plural of wiglet
as in postiches

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  1. falls
  2. extensions
  3. switches
Noun
  • The latest tech-bros-suck project to hit the timeline, the eight-episode gets inside the rise and spectacular falls of the founders of crypto empire FTX.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Balance training, such as tai chi and exercises that practice shifting weight from one foot to the other, can improve stability and help prevent falls.
    — Priya Bhardwaj, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of falls
Noun
  • Currently, extensions can be requested at least 30 days before the end of an au pair’s initial stay.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
  • On Mljet, while walking back from the lakes with our wet hair dripping down our backs, someone asks whether anyone has a hair mask, because the sea salt is wrecking hers and ruining her extensions.
    — Michaela Trimble, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of extensions
Noun
  • Endeavour’s flight deck is covered with more than 2,000 buttons and switches — and astronauts learned what every single one does.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • All those conversions happening billions of times per second in the largest data centers require optical switches that generate heat, energy and bulk.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of switches
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