as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
regarded their son-in-law as a flat-out loser and let him know it
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Recent Examples of flat-out
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Magic superstar Tracy McGrady was playing at an MVP level, and Orlando looked faster, freer and flat-out better.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Shell Plc said Europe’s oil refineries are working flat-out to make jet fuel as airlines warn of a supply crunch, with the aviation industry fast becoming a primary pinch point because of the Iran war.
—Mitchell Ferman, Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026
Those vociferous, flat-out denials had been enough to sway the politicians and union leaders who endorsed Swalwell’s gubernatorial bid, until the weight of evidence made Swalwell’s assertions untenable.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
LivaNova’s suggestion that the bacteria could have come from the water at The University of Kansas Hospital, Johnson said, was flat-out wrong.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Magic superstar Tracy McGrady was playing at an MVP level, and Orlando looked faster, freer and flat-out better.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Shell Plc said Europe’s oil refineries are working flat-out to make jet fuel as airlines warn of a supply crunch, with the aviation industry fast becoming a primary pinch point because of the Iran war.
—Mitchell Ferman, Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026
Those vociferous, flat-out denials had been enough to sway the politicians and union leaders who endorsed Swalwell’s gubernatorial bid, until the weight of evidence made Swalwell’s assertions untenable.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flat-out
Adjective
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The New York Knicks took care of business, to say the least, against the Philadelphia 76ers with another utter demolition on the road in a close-out game.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The obituaries, social media posts and GoFundMe pages capture the utter despair of the families, though none of them reckon with the decision not to get the vitamin K shot.—
Duaa Eldeib,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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Airport theory is a travel hack most experts warn against in which flyers arrive to the airport with the absolutely minimum amount of time necessary to make their flight, often getting to their gate just before the doors close to be the last person to board.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Once the jockey is in the saddle, there is absolutely nothing to be done.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Moore also wore a lavender off-the-shoulder gown crafted from sheer, shimmering fabric, complete with a flowing train and thigh-high slit that revealed matching lavender heels.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Others quipped about the sheer volume of new songs to listen to.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
Adverb
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Now that is just downright heroic.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Drain Mats Kitchen sinks may be dirty, but your drain mat is downright nasty.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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There are alternative routes for vessels if Malacca is blocked, meaning a closure could prove more of an inconvenience than an absolute barrier to trade.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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The Sabich case became an absolute sensation in the media, not just in America but also globally, and Longet was internationally labeled Aspen’s femme fatale.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Alexander pinned Slater for the win, completely shocking the fans in Sacramento, California.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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An unknown vehicle driving west on Independence Ave then struck the bicycle, ejecting its rider completely off the bike, the crash log said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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While the benefit had largely been unconditional until now, users in some regions must now link a phone number to unlock the full storage capacity.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
15 May 2026
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Never judging me and always giving pure, loyal, and unconditional love.—
Charmaine Patterson,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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So uncompromising, so full of agency and so utterly human.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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News is our foundation and will continue to be utterly essential in the years ahead.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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“Flat-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flat-out. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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