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floss

[flaws, flos] / flɔs, flɒs /


NOUN
dental floss
Synonyms
NOUN
fluff
Synonyms






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Dyson aims to convince consumers to swap out their analog toothbrushes and dental floss for a $499 machine—as well as a special nonfoaming Dyson toothpaste.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 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

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

How I longed for my minty floss, my ocean-breeze-scented deodorant stick.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs




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