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
Christopher Kimball, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025
In a large saucepan over medium-low, toast the bay, coriander, caraway, mustard seeds, peppercorns and pepper flakes, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
—Christopher Kimball, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025
The piece was created using a process called knapping in which a tool like an antler tine would be used to gradually remove small flakes from the larger flint piece until it was shaped, archaeologists said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
Mix flour, salt, chili flakes and nigella seeds in a mixing bowl with yogurt and mix well.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 12 Mar. 2025
Mix flour, salt, chili flakes and nigella seeds in a mixing bowl with yogurt and mix well.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 12 Mar. 2025
The piece was created using a process called knapping in which a tool like an antler tine would be used to gradually remove small flakes from the larger flint piece until it was shaped, archaeologists said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
Some also feature garlic, fenugreek, red pepper flakes, fennel seeds, and/or mustard seeds.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025
Some also feature garlic, fenugreek, red pepper flakes, fennel seeds, and/or mustard seeds.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025
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In a large saucepan over medium-low, toast the bay, coriander, caraway, mustard seeds, peppercorns and pepper flakes, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
—Christopher Kimball, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025
In a large saucepan over medium-low, toast the bay, coriander, caraway, mustard seeds, peppercorns and pepper flakes, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
—Christopher Kimball, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025
The piece was created using a process called knapping in which a tool like an antler tine would be used to gradually remove small flakes from the larger flint piece until it was shaped, archaeologists said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
Mix flour, salt, chili flakes and nigella seeds in a mixing bowl with yogurt and mix well.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 12 Mar. 2025
Mix flour, salt, chili flakes and nigella seeds in a mixing bowl with yogurt and mix well.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 12 Mar. 2025
The piece was created using a process called knapping in which a tool like an antler tine would be used to gradually remove small flakes from the larger flint piece until it was shaped, archaeologists said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
Some also feature garlic, fenugreek, red pepper flakes, fennel seeds, and/or mustard seeds.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025
Some also feature garlic, fenugreek, red pepper flakes, fennel seeds, and/or mustard seeds.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Flakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flakes. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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