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floss

noun as in adornment

noun as in dental floss

Weak match

noun as in fluff

Strongest matches

noun as in fuzz

Strongest match

noun as in thread

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Theseus found his way out of the labyrinth by trailing a thread behind him; to Penelope this seemed a waste of good embroidery floss.

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The 35-year-old, who struggles with her mental health, says it feels like she is "flossing her brain".

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

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

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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.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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