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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

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

From Salon Oct. 30, 2025

On a Thursday evening in late summer, Ann and Raymond Crandon from Merthyr Tydfil queued alongside the candy floss and ice cream stalls with their granddaughter, Lily, and shared fond memories of the fair.

From BBC Oct. 4, 2025

I stuffed the dental floss into my pocket.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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