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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
Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 9 Feb. 2026
Using fresh data from NASA’s Juno spacecraft, researchers at Israel’s Weizmann Institute of Science have produced the most precise measurements yet of the solar system’s largest planet, showing that Jupiter is slightly smaller and more flattened than earlier estimates suggested.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Each character has been leveled by life in some way, resembling the Wayne Thiebaud model on the book’s cover — flattened by misogyny or malignant passive aggression or betrayal.
—New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Annaka Harris explores what happens when […] Stoicism has been flattened into slogans about toughness, detachment, and emotional silence, a version that’s easy to sell, but mostly wrong.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Azure growth flattened out, falling from 40% in the first quarter to 39% in the second.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Quick cooking oats are flattened, chopped, par-cooked, and dehydrated.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2026
Many executives are exhausted in a way that’s hard to name—not just busy, but flattened.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Taylor’s family claims Partners for HOME and SafeHouse Outreach failed to confirm Taylor’s tent was empty before a front loader flattened it.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 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 quote has been used so much it’s been flattened into a meme and lost some of its impact.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 9 Feb. 2026
Using fresh data from NASA’s Juno spacecraft, researchers at Israel’s Weizmann Institute of Science have produced the most precise measurements yet of the solar system’s largest planet, showing that Jupiter is slightly smaller and more flattened than earlier estimates suggested.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Each character has been leveled by life in some way, resembling the Wayne Thiebaud model on the book’s cover — flattened by misogyny or malignant passive aggression or betrayal.
—New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Annaka Harris explores what happens when […] Stoicism has been flattened into slogans about toughness, detachment, and emotional silence, a version that’s easy to sell, but mostly wrong.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Azure growth flattened out, falling from 40% in the first quarter to 39% in the second.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Quick cooking oats are flattened, chopped, par-cooked, and dehydrated.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2026
Many executives are exhausted in a way that’s hard to name—not just busy, but flattened.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Taylor’s family claims Partners for HOME and SafeHouse Outreach failed to confirm Taylor’s tent was empty before a front loader flattened it.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flattened
Adjective
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Fiddle-leaf figs, with their bold, rounded leaves, pair beautifully with round motifs, while palms, with their slender, whispery fronds, are perfect for accenting more delicate or intricate prints.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
20 Feb. 2026
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The school in question is a brand-new one, a passion project founded by progressive educators Miss Pirie (Nicholson) and Miss Woods (Dunne), with the intention of providing young women with the well-rounded education largely deemed unnecessary for them by the authorities.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Over the years, the late Queen had repeatedly smoothed Andrew’s way in life.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2026
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Chocolate Ganache smoothed between layers of rich chocolate cake topped with Praline Frosting and a warm Bourbon Glaze make this recipe fit for special occasions.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Pierce died after being whipped with a belt and being forced to stand in a cold shower, authorities said.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Winds whipped and livestock fled as first responders tried to quell the intense flames, another video showed.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Its flat side can be used for outlining; its fine tip fills in sparse areas with hairlike strokes; and the broad side of the tip applies wider strokes as needed.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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Potential applications include balconies, flat roofs and other concrete parts where compact strengthening solutions are necessary.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The president bombed Iran and captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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All the entrances were reopened after being bombed shut, the support area by the entrance was mostly rebuilt and some tunnels are now open, according to a CNN analysis and Sam Lair, a research associate at the James Martin Center for Non-proliferation Studies (CNS).—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Let’s have a level playing field and let the best man win the job.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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Chongqing, China, is gaining viral attention for its surreal multi-level cityscape, where monorails pass through buildings and streets stack over each other.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In Monkayo, a gold-mining town in Davao de Oro province near Davao Oriental, the remains of three people were recovered after their house was buried late Thursday by a landslide, Dayanghirang and other officials said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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With only Canada goalie Jordan Binnington to beat, Haula deked him and buried the puck in the net.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This recipe stars spaghetti and brings together four types of cheeses (including ricotta) for an extra hearty, creamy, and smooth supper.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Activate your wristband for smooth entry and unlock extra safety features, such as adding an emergency contact.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Flattened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flattened. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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