1
as in smoothes
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps
flattened out the wrinkled paper before attempting to trace the pattern
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2
as in buries
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 flattens
Mastery flattens when progress never feels enough.
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Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This two-way exchange not only bridges generational divides but also flattens traditional hierarchies.
—Ernestine Siu
shreya Ghosal, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
But the choice creators Zach Baylin (King Richard, Creed III) and Kate Susman make to overload their scripts with plot instead of using that time to deepen the story’s many secondary characters flattens the brothers’ world.
—Judy Berman, Time, 7 Sep. 2025
In the early sections, the author’s wry voice never flattens the meringue tips of Ruth’s childlike wonder.
—Book Marks
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
The glasslike calm flattens the latent midwestern dark comedy in Weiler’s script, especially in the circumstances of Marv’s death, which, once revealed, might be better sold with a dose of bleak humor.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
While suona reeds are traditionally plant-based, Zhen flattens segments of plastic straws to fit into his mouthpiece.
—William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This two-way exchange not only bridges generational divides but also flattens traditional hierarchies.
—Ernestine Siu
shreya Ghosal, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
But the choice creators Zach Baylin (King Richard, Creed III) and Kate Susman make to overload their scripts with plot instead of using that time to deepen the story’s many secondary characters flattens the brothers’ world.
—Judy Berman, Time, 7 Sep. 2025
In the early sections, the author’s wry voice never flattens the meringue tips of Ruth’s childlike wonder.
—Book Marks
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
The glasslike calm flattens the latent midwestern dark comedy in Weiler’s script, especially in the circumstances of Marv’s death, which, once revealed, might be better sold with a dose of bleak humor.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
While suona reeds are traditionally plant-based, Zhen flattens segments of plastic straws to fit into his mouthpiece.
—William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flattens
Verb
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According to the notice, the site uses a misleading logo, charges inflated prices and buries a disclaimer far down the page that does not meet state requirements.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Decades of work is on the line as the administration strips funding, guts agencies, scrubs resources and buries datasets.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Revitalizing Serum, made with mostly natural ingredients including red camellia extract, smooths and illuminates the skin while its counterpart—the Revitalizing Eye Serum—wakes up the gaze.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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Pequi oil helps restore moisture and add shine, aloe vera smooths frizz and hydrates, and açai extract delivers antioxidants for healthier-looking strands.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, the new fuel cell overcomes this challenge with its lightweight design.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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Saginaw’s surge overcomes Boswell The Pioneers of Boswell dominated play in the opening half, building a 21-0 lead that looked rock solid behind a persistent defense and an offense balanced with good running and passing.—
Pat Wheeler,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This season has already felt like a breakout Year 2 for Maye with a few jaw-dropping throws already on his resume, but this one might have been his best of the season.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Bissell PowerClean FurFinder has been a reliable appliance to transform her weekly cleaning, as the self-standing stick vacuum has a tangle-free illuminated head, three suction levels, and multiple attachments that can handle anything her pup throws its way.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This figure motivates Butrich but also overwhelms her.—
Sabrina Weiss,
The Dial,
23 Sep. 2025
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If a disaster overwhelms state and local capacity, officials may request a presidential declaration, the agency said.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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So unless Benito uncharacteristically whips out a slate of cover songs, his set will be entirely in Spanish.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
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So the magnetic field has to stay synchronized with the increasing mass of the particle, ramping up in strength as the particle whips around.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Remind them their worth is non-negotiable When your child fails — gets cut from the team, bombs a test — remind them their value isn't up for debate.—
Jennifer Breheny Wallace,
CNBC,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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What upsets me the most about that is that people believe it.—
Katherine Dillinger,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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This upsets David and leads to a backstage father-son confrontation.—
Rob Reiner,
New Yorker,
27 Aug. 2025
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