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floss

[flaws, flos] / flɔs, flɒs /


NOUN
dental floss
Synonyms
NOUN
fluff
Synonyms






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The inventor behind pricey yet sleekly designed vacuum cleaners, hair dryers and other household appliances is turning his focus to oral care with an AI-powered toothbrush that promises to floss teeth at the same time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

The comparison becomes even more striking when measured against candy floss, which has a typical density of about 0.05 grams per cubic centimeter.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 27, 2026

Dances, for instance, may mimic animal behaviors, or reference popular moments from the series, such as getting grannies to floss.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 22, 2026

The fabric pumpkins are then finished off with threaded floss and a fabric stem.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2025

Theseus found his way out of the labyrinth by trailing a thread behind him; to Penelope this seemed a waste of good embroidery floss.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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