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as in curl
a length of hair that forms a loop or series of loops the girl has enough frizzles to play Little Orphan Annie

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frizzle

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verb

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Recent Examples of frizzle
Noun
To house their largest animals, like giraffes, rhinos and elephants, to their smallest like frizzle chickens and Asian small-clawed otters, the park was built to serve their 300 species and 5,000-plus animals in honor of Walt Disney’s original philosophy of conservation. Katey Clifford, al, 25 Sep. 2020
Verb
From Julia Child-style French omelets and frizzled eggs to poached and hard-boiled, there are dozens of ways to create your own personal perfect egg recipe (or potentially be at risk for these common egg mistakes). Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frizzle
Noun
  • Playing baseball outside left him with grass and dirt stuck in his curls.
    Jurnee Smollett, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Sill and Bill wore their curls to do some skating twirls.
    Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The fire burned right up to the property line and scorched wooden fence posts and vegetation but firefighters were able to keep the fire from touching the property.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The lingering autumn-like warmth not only offers pleasant days for outdoor activities but could also provide some financial relief for local households after the electric bill price hikes that usually happen during the scorching summer months in the city.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The agency also states to cook poultry, eggs and beef to a safe internal temperature in order to kill bacteria and viruses.
    Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • With the pan about six inches from the source of heat, cook the meatballs until browned.
    Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • There’s some murkiness about where the recipe originated; both baking brands While Lily and Martha White claim to have pioneered the beloved bread.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Flavors of toffee, baking spices, wood spice notes of cinnamon, and toasted oak, complemented by a touch of dark chocolate, dominate the palate.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The meatballs can be broiled and cooled (through Step 3), then stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days or frozen for up to three months.
    Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The cooking functions include air frying, roasting, and broiling.
    Lizzy Briskin, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • On entering the Earth's atmosphere on a trajectory to mimic that of a lunar return at 25,000 mph (40,000 km/h), sections of the shield were charred and hadn't ablated as designed.
    David Szondy, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Return to oven and bake for 5 to 10 minutes more or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (a meat thermometer should register 165 degrees), the potatoes are tender and the peppers are slightly charred.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Elsewhere in the Kardashian multiverse, Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet went public with their relationship, kissing and cuddling in the VIP section with Chalamet ashing cigarettes into the crowd … have some more respect for both the artistry and Diana Ross’s lungs.
    Vulture, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2023
  • For charcoal, ignite a large chimney of coals, let burn until lightly ashed over, then distribute the coals evenly over one side of the grill bed; open the bottom grill vents.
    Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2023
Verb
  • Mangione's arrest ignited widespread interest online, with users diving deep into his digital footprint.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The platform many trusted to empower everyday investors appeared to side with institutional players, shattering confidence and igniting backlash.
    Dean DeBiase, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

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“Frizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frizzle. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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