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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
Carla Hall, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2025
The company’s smaller sized safes, which begin at $1,350 per year and are the size of a semi-flattened shoebox, are all currently occupied.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
This garden party designer dollset comes with a poseable Barbie doll that stands on a base, a pre-flattened Play-Doh sheet that looks like fabric with fun designs and three extra cans of colorful Play-Doh for endless outfits.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2024
Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Most organizations that flattened did not do this.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Everything’s been flattened out.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 7 June 2026
Many bird and microraptor fossils are typically found crushed, flattened into two dimensions, which makes studying their bones and flight capabilities more challenging.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
The head is wide and appears flattened, hence the name.
—Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
The military office, flattened.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 4 June 2026
As Cuciuffo blazed over, Maradona had continued his run in behind Fenwick and been flattened with a blatant elbow.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 3 June 2026
But even stagnancy would have been better than the current situation, which has flattened the offense into a predictable shell.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Adjective
Quickly pinch butter into flour mixture to create flattened pieces.
—Carla Hall, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2025
The company’s smaller sized safes, which begin at $1,350 per year and are the size of a semi-flattened shoebox, are all currently occupied.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
This garden party designer dollset comes with a poseable Barbie doll that stands on a base, a pre-flattened Play-Doh sheet that looks like fabric with fun designs and three extra cans of colorful Play-Doh for endless outfits.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2024
Verb
The storms also damaged and flattened homes while bringing down trees and power lines, leaving residents across several states to pick up the pieces.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Most organizations that flattened did not do this.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Everything’s been flattened out.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 7 June 2026
Many bird and microraptor fossils are typically found crushed, flattened into two dimensions, which makes studying their bones and flight capabilities more challenging.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
The head is wide and appears flattened, hence the name.
—Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
The military office, flattened.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 4 June 2026
As Cuciuffo blazed over, Maradona had continued his run in behind Fenwick and been flattened with a blatant elbow.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 3 June 2026
But even stagnancy would have been better than the current situation, which has flattened the offense into a predictable shell.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flattened
Adjective
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Cinching the shirt was a thick brown belt featuring reptilian detailing and a large rounded buckle.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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The cost of acquiring those first users rounded to nothing, because Meta was not acquiring anyone.—
Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Inside the cage was a mouse—the mouse that Renova had significantly smoothed—eliciting a few gasps from nearby assistants.—
William Norwich,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Ahead of opening arguments, Rinderknecht smoothed back his hair, and Haney helped adjust his tie before giving him a pat on the back.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Dig your toes in the sand while sipping a mai tai and munching on the restaurant’s famous Bimini Bread with Aruba Glaze and whipped honey butter.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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Adding ricotta and whipped egg white to the batter creates pancakes that are exceptionally light and tender.—
Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The latest version of the budget, now working its way through the Legislature, would set a flat $5 million limit on credit utilization for the next three years.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Among the most noteworthy changes are the new seats, designed and built in-house to deliver precise 180-degree maneuverability and full-flat berthing for sleeping on overnight flights.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Verb
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This bombed because most of the audience believes no answer, explanation or defense will suffice.—
Mac Engel
June 12,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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After Israel purportedly bombed Iranian energy targets in March, Iran responded by hitting the energy infrastructure of nearby Arab states.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The level playing field is level for fans and teams alike.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Thus, under the EU’s DMA, Apple would need to extend that same access to third-party companies to create a level playing field.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Minnesota Department of Transportation A pile of hailstones buried a lawn chair in Maple Grove, Minnesota.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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After the handball in the box on Czechia's Pavel Sulc, Teboho Mokoena stepped in for a penalty, closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and buried a shot into the left side of the net to make this a 1-1 match with under 10 minutes to go.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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But the contact needs to be smooth to help with the disguise aspect.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The smooth leather exterior truly gives it the appearance of a custom desk accessory.—
Jaha Nailah Avery,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Flattened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flattened. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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