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.
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Five guys with some trucks and small bulldozers will probably flatten the hall by late Tuesday afternoon, said Dave Kanzler of Omega Contracting, which is doing the job.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Preller believed Merrill’s ball-to-bat skills, ability to adjust to pitching and athleticism would flatten his learning curve.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
These bottles can be flattened when empty, conserving valuable luggage space and expanded when needed.
—Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Those thick sweaters and ski jackets will flatten right out giving you tons of extra space.
—Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Preller believed Merrill’s ball-to-bat skills, ability to adjust to pitching and athleticism would flatten his learning curve.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
These bottles can be flattened when empty, conserving valuable luggage space and expanded when needed.
—Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Those thick sweaters and ski jackets will flatten right out giving you tons of extra space.
—Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for flatten
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“Flatten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flatten. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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