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
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
Stanton flat-out denied that a Swift song would close out the film.
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Rolling Stone,
1 June 2026
Not when Byrne is at risk for being overlooked yet again for one of the flat-out funniest performances on TV, in Francesca Delbanco and Nicholas Stoller’s Platonic.
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Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Brewers manager Pat Murphy was flat-out appalled.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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Adjective
And for the first time this season, the cars wrecked completely flat-out; with no long straights and plenty of braking zones, the cars were not energy-limited for once this season.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
Stanton flat-out denied that a Swift song would close out the film.
—
Rolling Stone,
1 June 2026
Not when Byrne is at risk for being overlooked yet again for one of the flat-out funniest performances on TV, in Francesca Delbanco and Nicholas Stoller’s Platonic.
—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Brewers manager Pat Murphy was flat-out appalled.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flat-out
Adjective
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Others shared in the catharsis, too — some resorting to jokes about the hectic postgame interviews Anthony Edwards and Ball furnished, some resorting to utter confusion.
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The scene around me was one of utter bedlam, with stadium officials even joining in the celebrations.
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But for those looking to mark Brooks' centennial with a marathon, here's a list of the five absolutely essential comedies that define the legend.
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There’s absolutely no need to spend a lot to smell expensive.
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This sheer shade is a light and delicate pink with a hint of beige.
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The sheer number of deals available can make shopping overwhelming for even the savviest shoppers.
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This oh-so petite, pet-friendly boutique has 21 rooms and suites, which range from snug to downright palatial.
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The Three Lions showed some defensive frailty in the first half against Croatia last time out, but the attack was downright terrifying in England’s 4-2 win.
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This is them on their absolute best behavior.
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Sučić scored in the 31st minute for Croatia on an absolute rocket from outside the box for his second career international goal.
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While Syd cares deeply about the restaurant, Richie’s entire sense of self-worth and identity is completely intertwined with it.
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These claims are completely unfounded.
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Meanwhile, since the Scaloni era’s unprecedented winning streak, Argentineans’ adoration of Messi has, at last, become unconditional.
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If the Heat’s pick in next year’s draft falls between 1 and 14, Miami would keep that pick and send Charlotte an unconditional first-round pick in 2028.
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The subwoofer itself sports an eight-inch dual active driver that pumps out bone-shattering bass, and when paired with Dolby Atmos 3D support, the spatial audio sounds utterly unreal.
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Switzerland came out strong in the second half with two goals within 15 minutes, utterly deflating Canada's energy until the hydration break.
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“Flat-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flat-out. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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