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flexures

noun

plural of flexure

as in folds

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The fabric folds inward, sinks toward the earth and spreads across the grass.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
Hodges reprises Orazio’s chiaroscuro — the interplay of light and shade — in the sculptural folds of the drapery to equally foreboding effect.

— Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of folds

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Tokamaks rely partly on electric currents flowing through the plasma to help keep it confined, while stellarators use complex arrangements of external magnetic coils to create a three-dimensional magnetic field.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026
Unlike quiches, frittatas are crustless, but this version doesn’t skimp on satisfying carbs, thanks to coils of spaghetti that become crisp and caramelized on the edges and soft and fluffy in the eggy center.

— Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of coils

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In their alternating waves of resentment and understanding, anger and sorrow, D’Arcy and Cooke imbue Rhaenyra and Alicent’s dynamic with all the weight of this history and none of its convolutions.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 15 June 2026
Laser light and microscopic lenses then carry out convolutions faster and with lower energy needs.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025

Definition of convolutions

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Instead, businesses need to pay attention to AI-specific metrics such as data drift, hallucinations, reasoning loops and token consumption.

— Klaudia Zaika, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The production is a rattling junk drawer of circuit-bent thrift-store keyboards, dusty drum machines, and unintuitive loops, and KTO combines them into head-scratching, shouldn’t-work grooves.

— Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of loops

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Below, The Hollywood Reporter breaks down the season’s biggest moments, from surprise cameos and new relationships to romantic twists that threaten to complicate things.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
Do some standing spine twists, lymphatic taps, and gentle walking, then return to your seat.

— Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of twists

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On October 24, 2006, Taylor Swift was released—the debut album by a 16-year-old with blonde curls, cowboy boots, and a special talent for turning heartbreak into hits.

— Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
Her hair was styled by John Novotny with a side part and long, cascading soft curls.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

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