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
Then quickly push your hips forward, using that momentum to swing the kettlebell upward until your arms are straight and horizontal.
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Margaret Cirino,
NPR,
21 June 2026
Anaplan’s applications are largely horizontal; its partners are building vertical applications on their platform.
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Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The San Andreas and San Jacinto faults are strike-slip faults, which typically cause horizontal displacement.
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Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Structural work on the horizontal integration facility adjacent the new launch pad has been completed, and its now getting outfitted with operational equipment including a 220,000-pound bridge crane within the facility’s clean room.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2026
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Margaret Cirino,
NPR,
21 June 2026
Anaplan’s applications are largely horizontal; its partners are building vertical applications on their platform.
—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
The San Andreas and San Jacinto faults are strike-slip faults, which typically cause horizontal displacement.
—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Structural work on the horizontal integration facility adjacent the new launch pad has been completed, and its now getting outfitted with operational equipment including a 220,000-pound bridge crane within the facility’s clean room.
—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horizontal
flat
Adjective
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If your complexion tends to look flat or tired by midday, this powder can help bring back some radiance.
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This shirt dress can be worn to the office with block heels or styled casually with flat sneakers, and most importantly, it’s made from 100 percent cotton.
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“Horizontal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horizontal. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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