as in flat
parallel to the ground
She reclined the chair to a horizontal position. The line on the graph was nearly horizontal, indicating little growth over the fiscal year.
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Recent Examples of horizontal
But the authors found that this advantage when under static compression proved to be a disadvantage when dropping eggs from a height, with the horizontal position emerging as the optimal orientation.
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Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2025
In addition, vertical and horizontal spaces, like those between the ropes of cargo nets, should be less than 3½ inches wide or more than 9 inches wide.
—Dr. Julie Gilchrist, Boston Herald, 25 May 2025
Click on the horizontal oval shape at the top of the screen.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
This bi-dimensional diffusion panel provides audio multi-reflection on both vertical and horizontal planes, and works especially well on mid and high frequencies, helping to enhance musical definition.
—Chris Haslam, Wired News, 23 May 2025
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Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2025
In addition, vertical and horizontal spaces, like those between the ropes of cargo nets, should be less than 3½ inches wide or more than 9 inches wide.
—Dr. Julie Gilchrist, Boston Herald, 25 May 2025
Click on the horizontal oval shape at the top of the screen.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
This bi-dimensional diffusion panel provides audio multi-reflection on both vertical and horizontal planes, and works especially well on mid and high frequencies, helping to enhance musical definition.
—Chris Haslam, Wired News, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for horizontal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horizontal
flat
Adjective
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The trend appears to be flat to lower, which adds some concern to the outlook.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Monthly payments stay flat, so people can save over time.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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“Horizontal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horizontal. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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