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“Flecks” or “Fleks” or “Flex”

flecks / fleks / flex are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

flecks f·l·EH·k·s

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

fleks

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

flex f·l·EH·k·s

  • nounthe act of flexing.
  • verbcontract.
  • verbexhibit the strength of.
  • verbbend a joint.
  • verbcause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form.
Usage

Examples in context

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“flecks”

  • …are ochre yellow with greyish flecks.
  • …to stop "speckling", undesirable white flecks in shadow areas.
  • …and subsequent transformation into The Joker.

“fleks”

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“flex”

  • …causing the bag surfaces to flex.
  • …all be set against these flex fence boundaries, so these calculations…
  • …Ford Taurus SHO, 2014-2019 Ford Flex Limited EcoBoost, and 2010-2016 Lincoln…
  • …clue that leads them to Flex Mentallo.
  • …the Future Leaders Exchange Program (FLEX), the Mexico Youth Leadership Program…
  • …primaries after a quick downward flex of the wings during a…
  • ActionScript / Adobe Flex
  • …flat in the centre, and flex along the length from the…
  • …and Japan was beginning to flex its military muscle.
  • …member of the band "Le Sexoflex" under the pseudonym Miss Lady

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