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floss

[flaws, flos] / flɔs, flɒs /


NOUN
dental floss
Synonyms
NOUN
fluff
Synonyms






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But given that only about 30% of adults over the age of 30 floss the recommended daily, it’s doing a job most aren’t anyway.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 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

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

From Salon Oct. 30, 2025

The company is known for its customer service and family-friendly atmosphere, where ladies can receive manicures and kids are treated to candy floss while waiting for a table.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2025

I kept pulling on the necklace, trying to break the dental floss, but it wouldn’t split.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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