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Recent Examples of floss
Toiletries needed are bar soap, toothpaste, face cream, body wash, compact mirror, body lotion, nail files, toothbrushes, floss, nonalcoholic mouthwash, face cream, deodorant, full-size shampoo, full-size conditioner, combs and brushes.
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Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
At your average dentist’s appointment, you get reminded to brush your teeth and floss regularly.
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Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
Crew members recommend this convenient kit, which includes a bottle of flight-friendly toothpaste, a toothbrush, and even a floss pick.
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Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
And please, don’t skip the floss — a dentist can tell!
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Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
At your average dentist’s appointment, you get reminded to brush your teeth and floss regularly.
—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
Crew members recommend this convenient kit, which includes a bottle of flight-friendly toothpaste, a toothbrush, and even a floss pick.
—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
And please, don’t skip the floss — a dentist can tell!
—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floss
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The minks were also introduced to Britain for their fur.
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Don't rule out a snake bite if there aren't any obvious bite marks—especially if your dog has long or thick fur.
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Many have camped out along the edge of the piles of crushed concrete and rebar, awaiting any word of their relatives.
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But Carron happily pointed to a pile of recycled asphalt that has a different plan.
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“Floss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floss. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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