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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
Terri Williams, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The radical potential of the scene has mostly evaporated, flattened and flayed into vague signifiers.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 3 Oct. 2024
Fast-moving water surged above front-door steps, inundating buildings and small businesses as Asheville appeared nearly flattened by Helene.
—NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Smoke rises from a motorcycle repair shop and fuel storage site demolished by an Israeli airstrike completely flattened a four-storey building earlier this week.
—NBC News, 28 Sep. 2024
Residents returned to this coastal town Friday morning to find their beloved businesses flattened, homes swept away and roads flooded, a little more than a year after another hurricane devastated the village.
—Daniella Silva, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2024
Verb
According to agent Steven Gottlieb at Coldwell Banker Warburg in New York, the ubiquitousness of the internet has somewhat flattened the various seasonal patterns that used to be a guide.
—Terri Williams, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The radical potential of the scene has mostly evaporated, flattened and flayed into vague signifiers.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 3 Oct. 2024
Fast-moving water surged above front-door steps, inundating buildings and small businesses as Asheville appeared nearly flattened by Helene.
—NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Smoke rises from a motorcycle repair shop and fuel storage site demolished by an Israeli airstrike completely flattened a four-storey building earlier this week.
—NBC News, 28 Sep. 2024
Residents returned to this coastal town Friday morning to find their beloved businesses flattened, homes swept away and roads flooded, a little more than a year after another hurricane devastated the village.
—Daniella Silva, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flattened
Adjective
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The speaker is rounded, and most of its front and top are protected by a grille that covers its subwoofer, six mid-woofers, and seven tweeters (two of which fire upward for spatial audio).PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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These peaks don’t see the crowds the 14ers do but offer all the same great views and rolling, rounded ridge lines.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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Viral food trends – whether it’s whipped coffee, baked feta pasta, or the infamous butter boards – can spread like wildfire, captivating millions of viewers in mere hours.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
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Top the cups with Greek yogurt or whipped coconut cream to mimic Frankeinsteins's hair.Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 30 Sep. 2024
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Total noninterest income was relatively flat at $2.2 million for both the third quarter of 2024 and the third quarter of 2023.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Its two long, flat metal feet can be mounted at your choice of two heights and two positions near the center or edges of the TV.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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The family used to farm and attend church in their hometown of Sake but fled in February when it was bombed.Sam Mednick and Ruth Alonga, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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Israel's military ordered civilians to leave north Gaza even as the area was bombed, and many who have been forcibly displaced multiple times have reportedly refused to leave.NBC News, NBC News, 15 Oct. 2024
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Standout benefits: Applicants in good health can skip the medical exam for a level term life insurance policy with Amica.Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2024
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The retractable foils and electric motor extend out when the C-8 reaches a speed of 16 knots and adjust in real-time to ensure a smooth, perfectly level flight even in choppy waters.Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024
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Instead, the country will honor the victims, many of whom were buried in unmarked graves at psychiatric and other sites that were places of care in New Zealand.Reuters, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Musk has for years buried certain critics under an avalanche of legal troubles.David Ingram, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Returning from larger stomping grounds to run one of the state’s most diverse cities is not always the smoothest transition, political experts have said.Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Trump thanked President Joe Biden for a smooth transition of power during their White House meeting.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Maintain Your Yard Keep your grass mowed and shrubs trimmed to reduce tick habitats.Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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Last month, China’s central bank trimmed its reserve requirement ratio 50 basis points.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Flattened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flattened. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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