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as in exact
being neither more nor less than a certain amount, number, or extent
industrial growth has been a flat two percent for each of the last four quarters
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as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
a flat portrayal of Benjamin Franklin in the new TV series
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as in plane
having a surface without bends, breaks, or irregularities
preferred riding her bike on a flat road
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as in stable
having been established and usually not subject to change
charged a flat rate for priority shipping
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as in simple
having no exceptions or restrictions
a flat denial of the charges
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as in matte
lacking a surface luster or gloss
used a flat paint for the condo's interior walls
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as in bland
lacking in qualities that make for spirit and character
a dull, flat reading of a story that was really quite exciting
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as in thin
lacking in taste or flavor
this pasta dish tastes a little flat
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as in completely
to a full extent or degree
I am flat broke this week
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as in apartment
a room or set of rooms in a private house or a block used as a separate dwelling place
had to take on a third roommate in order to afford the bigger flat
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Recent Examples of flat
ABC News,
25 June 2026
This is a smaller barrel structure with a flat step.
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Maggie Donahue,
Health,
25 June 2026
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
Raya remained active on his feet and fully connected to the play rather than becoming flat-footed or falling backwards as the ball travelled through the crowd.
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Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
Easily style these pants with sneakers, ballet flats, sandals, or loafers.
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Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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Adjective
Sales were essentially flat in April, but accelerated in May to their fastest pace since December.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
This is a smaller barrel structure with a flat step.
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Maggie Donahue,
Health,
25 June 2026
Adverb
In other words, the fairly flat-looking AI creations may have gotten a boost from the generous lighting of a real art gallery.
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Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
Raya remained active on his feet and fully connected to the play rather than becoming flat-footed or falling backwards as the ball travelled through the crowd.
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Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Known for its flats and slides, Birdies even found favor from Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, who wore her black velvet Starlings on a two-day Disneyland trip with husband Prince Harry and their two kids to celebrate daughter Lilibet’s fourth birthday in June 2025.
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Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
Easily style these pants with sneakers, ballet flats, sandals, or loafers.
—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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Police did not immediately have an exact count of how many officers were injured.
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Treinen underwent imaging, but Roberts did not have his exact diagnosis.
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Sometimes safe and boring can be a winning strategy.
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The cause can be something as simple as a lack of water or more complex, like fungal wilt diseases, tomato wilt viruses, walnut toxicity, or boring insects.
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Blurring bamboo silk powders keep shine in check without dulling skin, while camellia seed oil and antioxidant-rich vitamin E help mature complexions look smooth, hydrated, and naturally luminous.
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Riccobono said a few basic tips can help make those interactions as smooth as possible.
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He was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.
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The injured girl's mother is believed to have jumped from a second-floor window to safety and is in stable condition, the PFD confirmed to CBS News.
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The questions Campbell needs to answer are simple.
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Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple.
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Its 85-inch QLED display features a highly matte anti-glare screen, so your art and movies look lifelike without annoying reflections.
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The long-wearing formula sets to a semi-matte finish that resists oil and humidity, too.
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But no characteristic of the bland Krem is as interesting as his studded face.
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But when done without texture, the trend can feel bland.
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.
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“Flat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flat. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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