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 ultimate objective of such horizontal collusion is to make the ALNG the sole European buyer — a monopsony, in effect — collectively exercising market power among competitors to reduce licensing payments.
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Ike Brannon, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Even in winter, the striking tree features graceful, unique horizontal branching with rounded button buds at the tips of the twigs.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
For one, Golden Dolomite marble is fluted in a horizontal fashion with mappa burl veneer on the frame below, creating a striking contrast.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
When cleaning the glass, wipe in horizontal strokes.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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Ike Brannon, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Even in winter, the striking tree features graceful, unique horizontal branching with rounded button buds at the tips of the twigs.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
For one, Golden Dolomite marble is fluted in a horizontal fashion with mappa burl veneer on the frame below, creating a striking contrast.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
When cleaning the glass, wipe in horizontal strokes.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for horizontal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horizontal
flat
Adjective
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The telltale signature of abundant dust lies within the galaxy’s continuum of ultraviolet light, which has a relatively flat slope as a result of absorption from the dust.—
Jenna Ahart,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
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Workers boxed together two-by-twelves as forms and poured concrete, raising a tower 65 feet above the flat Eastern Plains.—
Kevin Strong,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Horizontal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horizontal. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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