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floss

[flaws, flos] / flɔs, flɒs /


NOUN
dental floss
Synonyms
NOUN
fluff
Synonyms






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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

I only came across a few stray hairs and watched one guest floss on my brief stay.

From The Wall Street Journal May 6, 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

If you are brushing once a day then he recommends it be in the evening and make sure you also floss.

From BBC Nov. 2, 2025

He was dressed in fresh linen, the light falling upon his white hair as upon silk floss.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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