as in chip
a small flat piece separated from a whole
sprinkle the cake with coconut flakes
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as in eccentric
a person of odd or whimsical habits
the lady with all those cats is sweet, but kind of a flake
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Recent Examples of flake
Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
Before pouring in the cocktail, partially cover a martini glass rim in vanilla icing, then roll it in a combination of coconut flakes, grated carrot, brown sugar, and crushed nuts to top it off.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
This mascara’s flexible formula prevents flaking or running.
—Ivy Manners, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Taste and season with more salt, pepper, red pepper flakes or lemon juice as desired.
Makes about 4 servings.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
Before pouring in the cocktail, partially cover a martini glass rim in vanilla icing, then roll it in a combination of coconut flakes, grated carrot, brown sugar, and crushed nuts to top it off.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
Those with oily or dry scalps know the struggles of dealing with incessant itching, flaking, acne, and a slew of other concerns that can be a bit bothersome to deal with.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
This mascara’s flexible formula prevents flaking or running.
—Ivy Manners, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flake
Verb
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The narrative unfolds and evolves over time, steadily peeling away psychological layers and adding depth through creative additions.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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Photos taken during the health department’s inspection showed bookshelves with cracked and peeling paint sitting close to the ground, but the wood is now sanded smooth and painted over.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, who was tapped to lead the administration's Department of Government Efficiency, is scaling back his role in Trump’s administration... significantly.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Majority Democrats in the House and Senate have pushed for the past two years to scale back these savings efforts.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2025
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“Flake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flake. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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