flattened; flattening
ˈflat-niŋ 
ˈfla-tə-
: to make flat: such as
a
: to make level or smooth
b
: to knock down
also
: to defeat decisively
c
: to make dull or uninspired
—often used with out
d
: to make lusterless
flatten paint
e
: to stabilize especially at a lower level
: to become flat or flatter: such as
a
: to become dull or spiritless
b
: to extend in or into a flat position or form
c
: to become uniform or stabilized often at a new lower level
—usually used with out
Examples of flatten in a Sentence
Dozens of houses were flattened by the tornado.
The boxer was flattened in the seventh round.
The team got flattened in the first round of the play-offs.
Prices are expected to flatten after the holiday shopping season.
Recent Examples on the Web
That took it from [a] performance and flattened it into a presentation.
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Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
The compressible wrap can be flattened out to pack easily and be used as a blanket, too.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
Identifying Boxelder Bugs Boxelder bug adults have red eyes and a charcoal grey or black oval, flattened body about ½-inch long with a few red lines forming a pattern on the back.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
As the sport gains traction, ski manufacturers are pushing the envelope to design skis that flatten the notoriously difficult learning curve, are more environmentally friendly, and fast enough to keep professional skiers on the podium.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2024
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Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
The compressible wrap can be flattened out to pack easily and be used as a blanket, too.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
Identifying Boxelder Bugs Boxelder bug adults have red eyes and a charcoal grey or black oval, flattened body about ½-inch long with a few red lines forming a pattern on the back.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
As the sport gains traction, ski manufacturers are pushing the envelope to design skis that flatten the notoriously difficult learning curve, are more environmentally friendly, and fast enough to keep professional skiers on the podium.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Flatten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flatten. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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