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as in smoothed
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps
flattened out the wrinkled paper before attempting to trace the pattern
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as in whipped
to defeat by a large margin
if you don't understand the rules, you're going to get flattened when you try to play
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Recent Examples of flattened
Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In some parts, entire neighborhoods of metal shacks and huts were flattened, while residents reported many trees had been uprooted, boats flipped or sunk and the electricity supply knocked out.
—Gerald Imray and Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Passing power is readily available and the ten-speed is amenable to being flattened when trying to hit a closing gap in traffic.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
One airstrike flattened a residential building in the urban Bureij refugee camp Sunday afternoon, according to the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in the nearby city of Deir al-Balah, where the casualties were taken.
—Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
One airstrike flattened a residential building in the urban Bureij refugee camp Sunday afternoon, according to the Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in the nearby city of Deir al Balah, where the casualties were taken.
—Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
The positive news is that despite headliners within the past few months about companies mandating return to the office, overall, the number has flattened out over the past couple quarters.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Any Iranian build-up of arms in Syria got detected early and flattened by the Israelis.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The class teaches how lasagna mulching — using flattened, wet cardboard and wood chips— helps improve soil health and suppress weeds.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Verb
The Treasury bond curve flattened.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In some parts, entire neighborhoods of metal shacks and huts were flattened, while residents reported many trees had been uprooted, boats flipped or sunk and the electricity supply knocked out.
—Gerald Imray and Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Passing power is readily available and the ten-speed is amenable to being flattened when trying to hit a closing gap in traffic.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
One airstrike flattened a residential building in the urban Bureij refugee camp Sunday afternoon, according to the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in the nearby city of Deir al-Balah, where the casualties were taken.
—Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
One airstrike flattened a residential building in the urban Bureij refugee camp Sunday afternoon, according to the Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in the nearby city of Deir al Balah, where the casualties were taken.
—Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
The positive news is that despite headliners within the past few months about companies mandating return to the office, overall, the number has flattened out over the past couple quarters.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Any Iranian build-up of arms in Syria got detected early and flattened by the Israelis.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The class teaches how lasagna mulching — using flattened, wet cardboard and wood chips— helps improve soil health and suppress weeds.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flattened
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My great-grandmother in Georgia always wore a full-length dressing gown, while one of my Ohio grandmothers liked silky two-piece sets, and the other preferred flannel nightshirts with a rounded yoke that looked like something out of Little House on the Prairie.Clint Davis, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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Embracing the ‘90s vibes that have made a major comeback, this rounded leather shoulder bag with its subtle, tortoise-print leather and decorative gold bauble (which doubles as a way to adjust the strap) is perfect for holiday parties and dressier outings like Christmas concerts and ballets.Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
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In at least four of the heists, the thieves threatened their victim with a gun; one victim was pistol whipped, cops said.Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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At the final whistle, James ran onto the field and whipped a towel through the air.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Industrial production growth stayed broadly flat at 5.4% compared with 5.3% in October.Jason Ma, Fortune Asia, 16 Dec. 2024
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This is particularly common in organizations with flat structures, where there are fewer managerial or senior roles available.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Shortly after Assad’s ouster, Israel moved in and relentlessly bombed the remaining stockpiles of the Syrian military, including in Latakia and Tartus, with complete impunity.Paul Iddon, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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In early October 2024, weeks before Assad’s fall, Israel bombed an ammunition warehouse in Jableh near Hmeimim, seemingly with little regard for how Russia might respond.Paul Iddon, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Tottenham were suddenly level late in the first half and never looked back.Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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If the players are level after 14 classical games, a tie-break will be played on December 13.Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
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The charge was dismissed last July after Baldwin's attorneys alleged prosecutors had buried evidence.Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Then Bunting took a beauty of a feed from Evgeni Malkin and buried a shot stick side past Samuel Ersson.Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This creamy leave-in is formulated to deeply nourish, smooth, and strengthen, making heat styling less of a battle.Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Ryan Rollins delivered a perfect entry pass, and Portis spun over his right shoulder to knock down a smooth 12-foot turnaround jumper.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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When the Tigers trimmed Texas’ 14-point lead to seven, the Longhorns answered emphatically.Sam Khan Jr., The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Jeff Marks, director of portfolio analysis, said the Club would have trimmed its position if permitted.Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Flattened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flattened. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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