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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
Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Those rates are currently flat with those in early November and December.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Ulrich Boser, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The energy-sapping pace of the game, with furious pressing and frenzied chasing, saw mistakes creep in, with Morocco caught flat by Nicolas Jackson’s 38th-minute pass to Iliman Ndiaye, whose shot was saved by Bounou.
—Reuters, NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
Mary Grace Granados, Dallas Morning News, 28 Jan. 2026
Sold a flat to prove the corporate giants wrong
Heather Rhodes founded Harrow School Online for ambitious teens who wanted top academic results from home.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
In 1967, Marta Becket, a professional ballet dancer from New York, serendipitously got a flat tire nearby and fell in love.
—Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Those rates are currently flat with those in early November and December.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
When ChatGPT launched in November 2022, states and school districts were caught flat-footed.
—Ulrich Boser, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The energy-sapping pace of the game, with furious pressing and frenzied chasing, saw mistakes creep in, with Morocco caught flat by Nicolas Jackson’s 38th-minute pass to Iliman Ndiaye, whose shot was saved by Bounou.
—Reuters, NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
Noun
The cost of seeds is much lower per plant than the cost of buying a flat of plants from the nursery.
—Mary Grace Granados, Dallas Morning News, 28 Jan. 2026
Sold a flat to prove the corporate giants wrong
Heather Rhodes founded Harrow School Online for ambitious teens who wanted top academic results from home.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
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If the robot learns to pick up a bottle in an exact position and the bottle is shifted slightly, a system that only imitates will repeat the original gesture and fail.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Your exact tax bill depends on many unique factors, but experts suggest setting aside at least 25% of net profits for taxes.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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The boring lunch ends boringly, with the women sipping their champagne in silence, tucking into their salads, and ignoring the commemorative glasses that no one wanted.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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This sounds like a boring event but the boys turn the act of breaking up ice or sleet sheets from the sidewalk into a hockey-like competition.—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Together, these elements allow the battery to remain stable, efficient, and electrically responsive even in harsh, winter-like environments.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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To make your own homemade cold foam taste more like a frozen creamer, use heavy cream for the base; this helps create a richer, thicker, and more stable texture.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Feltner’s routine was pretty simple.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 2026
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Crime 101 takes the same view of quid pro quo as the most basic form of American commerce and makes simple but brutal points about value and self-worth, where your car, its year, make and model, matters more than your resumé.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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The long-wearing formula sets to a semi-matte finish that resists oil and humidity, too.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Nov. 2025
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The 42 mm case wears well thanks to ergonomically short lugs and restrained proportions, on a semi-matte alligator strap with a flamboyant yellow lining.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
12 Nov. 2025
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The tone of Wikipedia articles themselves is decidedly and intentionally bland.—
Imogen West-Knights,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
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In reality, Nintendo’s Japanese HQ is a bland office building that nonemployees rarely enter and few details find their way out.—
Chris Plante,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
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Without reliably cold temperatures, snow is wetter and thinner, conditions are rainier — and for athletes that can be dangerous.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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And the attorneys who are assigned are often spread thin and unable to provide quality representation, let alone peer support.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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The home’s original exterior remains largely the same, but Eldridge completely renovated the former duplex into a reception area and studio space for the photography business, then added a brand-new living space to the back.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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The full-grain leather upper is completely waterproof, too.—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Flat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flat. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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