horizontal

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 The Commanders would pay $2.7 billion for vertical construction, while the district would pay $500 million for horizontal construction and $181 million for parking. Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2025 The paper is arranged in long, narrow horizontal strips that mirror the layers of rock and soil that make up the Earth’s outer surface. Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 12 May 2025 Their roots grow from rhizomes, which are thick, horizontal underground stems. Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025 This gas pressure washer is perfect for cleaning horizontal surfaces, such as decks, patios, sidewalks, driveways, pool decks, etc. 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, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for horizontal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horizontal
flat
Adjective
  • The stock is down 8% from the February high and flat so far in May.
    Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 15 May 2025
  • Vegas was one of the best teams in the NHL's regular season, but came out flat against the Oilers in Game 4.
    Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025

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“Horizontal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horizontal. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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