FLATTEN Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

flatten

verb

ˈfla-tᵊn

Definition of flatten

as in to smooth

to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps flattened out the wrinkled paper before attempting to trace the pattern

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as in to bury

to defeat by a large margin if you don't understand the rules, you're going to get flattened when you try to play

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Recent Examples of flatten Useful feedback can sharpen the execution without flattening the personality. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026 The balanced solvent treatment reshapes and flattens the top layer, while the chloride addition forces the bromide and iodide components to crystallize at the same time. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026 Vibration disturbs the natural sediments in wine, flattening the flavor and aging it prematurely. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026 Since the early 2010s, spending per Medicare beneficiary had largely flattened. — Aric Coffman, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flatten

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The batteries smooth the load and help optimize fuel consumption.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
The project is predicated on the theme that the title suggests — love of self, love of others, love for her daughter Hazel — while embracing a swath of styles spanning quiet storm to smooth, finger-snapped R&B.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of smooth

Verb

The remains uncovered in February followed an earlier discovery of remains from 72 people who also were believed to have been buried at the former county hospital cemetery site, UC Davis Health officials said.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
The sale was buried near the end of a 418-page document detailing the estate’s finances for the third quarter of 2020.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of bury

Verb

However, the proposal faces a steep procedural obstacle in the Senate, where most legislation needs 60 votes to invoke cloture and overcome a filibuster.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
To overcome this, scientists are exploring optical wireless communication options that can complement radio frequencies.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of overcome

Verb

Bella chews him out for punching Angus in the face right before Angus’s big presentation, which Johnny knew about because they were supposed to throw a return supper for him, a dinner Johnny was supposed to cook.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
Victories by Germany’s AfD in state elections have thrown the viability of the country’s government into doubt, while France’s National Rally is the odds-on favorite to win next year’s presidential election.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of throw

Verb

After the gold ions annihilated in collisions and produced new bits of matter, STAR tracked the paths of that debris.

— Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 28 Sep. 2026
Walker will see recurring opportunities to annihilate offensive lines and leave carriers in a heap.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of annihilate

Verb

In whipping rain and wind in New Jersey, the New York Giants held on for a 12-7 win in their first game since quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026
Castro whips her head around and follows him, punching him in the back.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of whip

Verb

The circumstances are objectively potent — but Udofia smothers them in such a barrage of cutesiness and self-conscious signalling that a wall rises between us and the play.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
Noah Kim threw two touchdown passes and the Eastern Michigan defense smothered Lindenwood to help post a 29-3 win on Saturday.

— CBS News, CBS News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of smother

Verb

But few could have anticipated just how badly the film would bomb.

— Brent Lang, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2026
The Associated Press LONDON -- Two Iranian men conducted surveillance of a Manchester synagogue that was the site of a deadly attack a year ago as part of a plot to bomb it this year, a prosecutor said Saturday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of bomb

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