as in to die
to stop living
the patient was fading fast, and doctors expected him to flatline before the night was over
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Recent Examples of flatline
But engagement flatlined, down 1 percent year-over-year.
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Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
After years of flatlining, the index went on a tear in 2016, when the index was at 26,000.
—Michael Flaherty, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Prices flatlined last summer but have risen at a 4.5% annual rate over the last three months, far above the Fed's goals and the highest since fall 2022.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
The economy flatlined in the third quarter, according to data released in December, while the latest monthly GDP reading showed the economy expanded just 0.1% in November, after shrinking by 0.1% in October.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
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Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
After years of flatlining, the index went on a tear in 2016, when the index was at 26,000.
—Michael Flaherty, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Prices flatlined last summer but have risen at a 4.5% annual rate over the last three months, far above the Fed's goals and the highest since fall 2022.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
The economy flatlined in the third quarter, according to data released in December, while the latest monthly GDP reading showed the economy expanded just 0.1% in November, after shrinking by 0.1% in October.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flatline
Verb
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The musician, born Kenneth Bailey, died on his 39th birthday on Friday, his representative confirmed to Entertainment Weekly.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Miller suddenly fell ill on a family vacation in Costa Rica and died on Friday, March 21.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Designers are quick to spot—and avoid—materials that mimic luxury but fall flat.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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Still, relative humidity values are expected to fall below 25 percent outside of the mountains and around 25 percent in the mountain valleys, with higher values in the higher elevations.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In turning the lens on Cromwell, whose role is much less conspicuous in history, Straughan offers a broader portrait of the world around King Henry, one that lived, thrived and perished by his orders.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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Although there was no urgency this time—the men at the summit had already perished—Vin left her in a leaky tent on the glacier at the base camp, alone, with only the wind and heavy snow for company.—
Maya Silver,
Outside Online,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Flatline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flatline. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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