as in slivers
a small flat piece separated from a whole
sprinkle the cake with coconut flakes
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as in nuts
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 flakes
Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Skiing, sledding and even snowball fights are activities that can only be enjoyed when there are more than a few flakes on the ground.
—Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
Crushed red pepper flakes add a little kick to the sauce.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Crushed red pepper flakes add a little kick to the sauce.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Skiing, sledding and even snowball fights are activities that can only be enjoyed when there are more than a few flakes on the ground.
—Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
When the butter has melted, add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
His crispy jeon, a savory seafood pancake, is shot through with strands of scallions, topped with creamy aioli and a generous shaving of bonito flakes that dances as the plate approaches your table.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
His crispy jeon, a savory seafood pancake, is shot through with strands of scallions, topped with creamy aioli and a generous shaving of bonito flakes that dances as the plate approaches your table.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
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When the butter has melted, add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Skiing, sledding and even snowball fights are activities that can only be enjoyed when there are more than a few flakes on the ground.
—Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
Crushed red pepper flakes add a little kick to the sauce.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Crushed red pepper flakes add a little kick to the sauce.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Skiing, sledding and even snowball fights are activities that can only be enjoyed when there are more than a few flakes on the ground.
—Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
When the butter has melted, add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
His crispy jeon, a savory seafood pancake, is shot through with strands of scallions, topped with creamy aioli and a generous shaving of bonito flakes that dances as the plate approaches your table.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
His crispy jeon, a savory seafood pancake, is shot through with strands of scallions, topped with creamy aioli and a generous shaving of bonito flakes that dances as the plate approaches your table.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Flakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flakes. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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