horizontal bar
noun
1
: a steel bar supported in a horizontal position approximately eight feet above the floor and used for swinging feats in gymnastics
2
: an event in gymnastics competition in which the horizontal bar is used
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Total student debt amount paid pack over life of the loan
The horizontal bar chart shows the total amount paid back by student loan borrowers based on previous loan terms and new, shorter terms.
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Annie Nova, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2025
The horizontal bar chart shows the value of a $1,000 investment in Coca-Cola one year ago, five years ago, 10 years ago and 20 years ago as of July 21, 2025.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 22 July 2025
The horizontal bars show notable year-over-year percent changes in prices for various consumer categories from the consumer price index for June 2025.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 July 2025
Top 10 companies with unfavorable reputations among younger workers
The horizontal bar chart shows the top 10 companies with unfavorable reputations among younger workers: The top three are Tesla, Meta and Boeing.
—Jason Gewirtz,eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 3 July 2025
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Annie Nova, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2025
The horizontal bar chart shows the value of a $1,000 investment in Coca-Cola one year ago, five years ago, 10 years ago and 20 years ago as of July 21, 2025.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 22 July 2025
The horizontal bars show notable year-over-year percent changes in prices for various consumer categories from the consumer price index for June 2025.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 July 2025
Top 10 companies with unfavorable reputations among younger workers
The horizontal bar chart shows the top 10 companies with unfavorable reputations among younger workers: The top three are Tesla, Meta and Boeing.
—Jason Gewirtz,eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 3 July 2025
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“Horizontal bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horizontal%20bar. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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