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floss

[flaws, flos] / flɔs, flɒs /


NOUN
dental floss
Synonyms
NOUN
fluff
Synonyms






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But Dyson, 79 years old, spent six years inventing an AI-powered toothbrush that promises to floss teeth at the same time as brushing them.

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

The fungus clings onto the moss stem, ballooning like candy floss around a stick.

From BBC May 30, 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

I stuffed the dental floss into my pocket.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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