flake 1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈflāk How to pronounce flake (audio)
Definition of flakenext
as in chip
a small flat piece separated from a whole sprinkle the cake with coconut flakes

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flake

2 of 3

noun (2)

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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flake

3 of 3

verb

as in to peel

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Recent Examples of flake
Noun
Cook garlic until lightly golden, then add paprika and pepper flakes. — ABC News, 17 July 2026 Snow rooms, enclosed caverns of ice and snow, sometimes incorporating gently falling flakes, are the latest at-home flex for some of the world’s wealthiest, according to the New York Times. — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026
Verb
Visible scratches or flaking mean the Teflon coating is compromised and fragments can end up in your food. — Ryan Brennan may 21, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 May 2026 Jackson grew suspicious of the paint flaking off the porch and bare dirt lining the front walk. — Alison Dirr, jsonline.com, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for flake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flake
  1. chip
  2. eccentric
  3. scale
  4. sliver
  5. character
  6. splinter
  7. nut
  8. fragment
Noun
  • Businesses must recognize that open weights, while offering model control, don't address critical issues like chip access, data provenance, or the auditability of AI agent actions, demanding proactive planning for governance and liability.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Professor Burn Lin, Distinguished Research Chair at NTHU, said the university aims to accelerate the development of next-generation semiconductor technologies while training engineers for Taiwan’s globally significant chip industry.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
Definition of chip
Noun
  • With its loose ends and digressions, Dream Me a Dream stays true to those idiosyncratic instincts while retaining enough of the welcoming glow of Dance of Love to make this an affecting farewell from an endearing eccentric.
    — Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 22 June 2026
  • The eccentric cuz is quick to try and help Bobby solve problems, which often gets him into trouble, but ultimately pushes him out of his shell.
    — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026
Definition of eccentric
Verb
  • Every prompt, response, and autonomous agent interaction consumes tokens, and as AI systems become more sophisticated, usage can scale from thousands to millions—or even trillions—of tokens.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • Over the course of nearly 40 years, SeriousFun has scaled up to become a 21st-century charity, and now serve children with rare diseases.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026
Definition of scale
Noun
  • That sliver of a building is not owned by Macy’s and is occupied by Sunglass Hut.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
  • This flaky white fish looks like a gourmet dish when served over a bed of couscous and dressed with mixed greens and colorful radish slivers.
    — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 25 July 2026
Definition of sliver
Noun
  • None of the characters has a convincing motivation for their actions or words.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • Nolan has cited Wilson's translation in discussing his approach to the film, but Wilson says she was disappointed with the adaptation — and especially by Nolan's rendering of the central character.
    — Dave Davies, NPR, 29 July 2026
Definition of character
Noun
  • Legend has it this imperative caused the park’s architect, William Russell Everitt, to smash the original model to splinters with a baseball bat.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
  • Congress can swing the axe but taxpayers pick up the splinters.
    — Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of splinter
Noun
  • Food-wise, the kitchen keeps things simple with nuts, pickles, charcuterie and a quietly excellent artichoke dip.
    — USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • In a bowl, stir together the nuts, cooled sesame seeds, coriander, cumin, salt (if using) and pepper.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 July 2026
Definition of nut
Noun
  • Some critics worry that expanding certificates will reduce higher education to workforce training or fragment learning into disconnected pieces.
    — David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Peptides—the tiny protein fragments that users inject to try to speed up recovery, boost energy, or slow aging—are all the rage.
    — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Definition of fragment

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