as in to die
to stop living
the patient was fading fast, and doctors expected him to flatline before the night was over
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Recent Examples of flatline
Specifically, the Xbox Series generation appears to be close to flatlining.
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
But their free cashflow has flatlined—because it is being blown on data centers.
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Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
Today, the mix has changed, and while many indoor malls are flatlining, the open air Cross County, with 14 million visitors a year, is leveling up.
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Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
29 May 2026
After a busy April that featured multiple severe weather outbreaks across the United States, tornado activity has flatlined this month.
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Matthew Cappucci,
Washington Post,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for flatline
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
But their free cashflow has flatlined—because it is being blown on data centers.
—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
Today, the mix has changed, and while many indoor malls are flatlining, the open air Cross County, with 14 million visitors a year, is leveling up.
—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
29 May 2026
After a busy April that featured multiple severe weather outbreaks across the United States, tornado activity has flatlined this month.
—
Matthew Cappucci,
Washington Post,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for flatline
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Ramos’ two daughters –– Darling Antonella, seven, and Dulce María, two –– were staying with their grandparents and great-grandparents, who also died in the earthquakes.
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It was created in 2015 to honor the life and legacy of former ESPN broadcaster Stuart Scott, who died due to cancer earlier that year.
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The woman fell about 1,500 vertical feet, from around 12,000 feet to about 11,500 feet.
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The report will also provide insight into whether American workers’ paychecks are falling further behind inflation.
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“Flatline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flatline. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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