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
CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, to make the garnish, in a medium bowl, combine the peanuts, coconut flakes, fish sauce, chiles, oil, lemongrass, sugar and lime leaves (if using).
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
Christian Orozco, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
Redditors report that finishes often flake off, scratch easily, or discolor with regular cleaning.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
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Those flakes should hold off until after midnight.
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Dermatologists recommend looking for a few key ingredients to keep hair flake free.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for flake
scale
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Instead, Plaut plans to scale operations significantly to meet global demand.—
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The school initially wanted enough seating for 2,000 people but scaled it back in response to residents’ concerns.—
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“Flake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flake. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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