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as in exact
being neither more nor less than a certain amount, number, or extent
industrial growth has been a flat two percent for each of the last four quarters
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as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
a flat portrayal of Benjamin Franklin in the new TV series
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as in plane
having a surface without bends, breaks, or irregularities
preferred riding her bike on a flat road
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as in stable
having been established and usually not subject to change
charged a flat rate for priority shipping
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as in simple
having no exceptions or restrictions
a flat denial of the charges
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as in matte
lacking a surface luster or gloss
used a flat paint for the condo's interior walls
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as in bland
lacking in qualities that make for spirit and character
a dull, flat reading of a story that was really quite exciting
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as in thin
lacking in taste or flavor
this pasta dish tastes a little flat
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as in completely
to a full extent or degree
I am flat broke this week
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as in apartment
a room or set of rooms in a private house or a block used as a separate dwelling place
had to take on a third roommate in order to afford the bigger flat
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Recent Examples of flat
Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 27 May 2025
Unlike modern-day sloths that typically stay in trees, this sloth spent most of its time on the ground, walking on its flat feet and at times standing on its hind legs, the Illinois State Museum reported.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
And for wearing a backpack to carry said phone and other items, the extra-wide shoulder straps of this bra lie flat and don’t dig in underneath the pack straps.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 7 May 2025
Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
The Fenty Beauty founder completed the outfit with some super-luxe accessories, including a Dior Saddlebag and pink satin Margiela Tabi ballerina flats, which retail for a cool $1,190.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Adjective
These flat terraces can end up covered with river sediments, and scientists have ways of figuring out how long the layers of sediment have been sitting there.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 27 May 2025
Unlike modern-day sloths that typically stay in trees, this sloth spent most of its time on the ground, walking on its flat feet and at times standing on its hind legs, the Illinois State Museum reported.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025
Adverb
Other than Dumezweni, who adds a welcome layer of emotion and warmth, the rest of the cast feels a bit like throwaway characters used for gags that fall flat more than anything.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
And for wearing a backpack to carry said phone and other items, the extra-wide shoulder straps of this bra lie flat and don’t dig in underneath the pack straps.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 7 May 2025
Noun
In 2024, Jane Fonda attended the festival wearing a pair of silver Margaux Mary Janes while Margaret Qualley opted for a pair of Chanel sequined ballet flats.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
The Fenty Beauty founder completed the outfit with some super-luxe accessories, including a Dior Saddlebag and pink satin Margiela Tabi ballerina flats, which retail for a cool $1,190.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Kornbluth’s letter did not mention the exact dates the changes are meant to take place.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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The poll — which has a margin of error of 3.2 percentage points — comes after years of debate about the exact origins of COVID-19, which began spreading globally in late 2019, according to the World Health Organization.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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Belief that your institution is exempt from the hard, functional and often boring parts of the job leads to a slow decline.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Organizations that foster a culture of self-compassion can empower their employees to better navigate stress, maintain their well-being, and - perhaps boring but no less important - adhere to safety protocols.—
Ellen Choi,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Having stabilized their bank balances and secured pay rises, consumers are now spending in anticipation of a more stable interest rate and price environment, according to the economist.—
Ganesh Rao,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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The component loadout is good for the price, with 16GB of RAM making multi-tasking smooth and stable.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Trevon Williams, who did not escape from the New Orleans jail, was charged with 10 counts of being a principal to simple escape, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced on May 23.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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As artificial intelligence models grow increasingly sophisticated, their capabilities extend far beyond simple task execution.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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This Lulus bag is primarily matte and clean, with just a tinge of silver on the top handle and cutesy bow.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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To get this result, Dempsey recommends the Dior Addict Lip Tint for its transfer-proof, semi-matte finish.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
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Harrison confidently adopts the take-no-prisoners physicality that makes Zephyr a worthy foe for Tucker, but her line readings are bland, doing nothing to enliven the basic script by Nick Lepard.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
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Bonnin serves up the same kind of comfort food Cécile’s parents serve to their truckers, easy to enjoy but ultimately a bit bland.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 May 2025
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And was there ever, complete with Angus Young, knobby knees and thin ankles, scampering, duck-walking and hopping from place to place.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Jack Klugman portrayed Oscar, and Tony Randall played Felix, and their differing household standards led to lots of comedic clashes as the pair shared a New York City apartment.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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The hope is that the two will settle many of their most serious conflicts ahead of their January 2 trial date. September 27, 2023: Turner is photographed leaving a Tribeca apartment that reportedly belongs to none other than Taylor Swift.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
24 May 2025
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“Flat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flat. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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