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Recent Examples of flexure
The colon's transverse section lies horizontally, and the splenic flexure (where the colon curves sharply beneath the lower end of the spleen) is located in the LUQ.
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Joy Emeh, Health, 19 Sep. 2024
How much cleavage, compression, flexure, impact, tension, or shear is required to break the plane of a Titebond bond?
—Virginia Heffernan, Wired, 5 Jan. 2022
Processes such as hydrofracture and flexure remain understudied, and ice-sheet models do not yet include realistic treatment of these processes.
—Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 July 2021
Flex cracking is due to excessive circuit board flexure.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 Nov. 2018
Joy Emeh, Health, 19 Sep. 2024
How much cleavage, compression, flexure, impact, tension, or shear is required to break the plane of a Titebond bond?
—Virginia Heffernan, Wired, 5 Jan. 2022
Processes such as hydrofracture and flexure remain understudied, and ice-sheet models do not yet include realistic treatment of these processes.
—Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 July 2021
Flex cracking is due to excessive circuit board flexure.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 Nov. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flexure
Noun
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Gambling addiction is a serious public health issue that prediction markets intensify by merging the addictive feedback loops of social media with casino-style wagering.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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This feedback loop can bear strange fruit.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The device works by comparing the time lag between two beams of light traveling through the fiber optic cable in the spiraling coils and back.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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Refrigerator coils are full of hot refrigerant that condenses into liquid, releasing heat into your kitchen.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Kate became the Princess of Wales in the same sweep, embracing an elevated role in the royal fold and taking on the title that her late mother-in-law was globally known by.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Standing on a circular base, her long peplos falls in both deep and shallow folds; it was meticulously sculpted by a single artist, rather than a workshop, to appear lifelike with natural depth and contour.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The tension breaks when Angel has a meltdown at the club, forcing Rue to mercifully share the truth that Tish overdosed, sending Angel into an emotional spiral that descends into addiction.—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, the conflict is also likely to bolster demand for China’s world-leading green energy manufacturers as countries push to wean themselves off fossil fuel dependency, potentially alleviating a downward price spiral that recently pushed Beijing to curb solar overcapacity.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Quince Spring Shoes Under $100 Make a statement this spring in these slingback flats that have a bold buckle design, similar to other expensive pairs from brands like Ganni but at a much more affordable price.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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They're highly rated for good reason—the adjustable buckle straps, outsole traction, and flexible cork footbed work together to provide real arch support that actually holds up through long days of exploring.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The beverage blends orange cordial and hibiscus agave with Lime’s signature frozen margarita, offering a bold twist on a classic to accompany award-winning mahi nahi tacos or a Porkito burrito.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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There are micro-twists within the major ones, expressive fillips that blend confessions and aphorisms, and grand reflections along with jousts of seductive wit.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Previous studies have shown that hardware tailored for specific mathematical operations, such as Fourier and convolution transforms, can significantly outperform general-purpose processors.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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The twists, worries and delays in her story highlight the convolution of the U.S. immigration system and the challenges anyone who crossed the border without authorization faces in trying to become a legal resident.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
3 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Jojoba seed oil and sunflower seed extract hydrate dry hair so curls stay bouncy and not crunchy.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
29 Apr. 2026
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Then there’s the Medium Conditioner, which features shea butter, castor oil, and panthenol to smooth the cuticle and lock in hydration, keeping curls soft and defined.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Flexure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flexure. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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