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 That can flatten an important distinction between data that is available and data that is authoritative. — Nick Burling, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The blast produced enough energy to flatten a significant stretch of the Siberian wilderness, marking an event that still serves as a cautionary tale — and a major point of reference — for modern planetary defense efforts. — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026 The storm flattened a boathouse in Destin and ripped away part of the facade of a high-rise in Panama City Beach. — Emilie Megnien, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026 Fruits of the plant are flattened pods that are green and soft when young but papery, dry, and brown when mature. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flatten

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To smooth checkout, big brands are adding real-time shipping calculations directly into the shopping process.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Wireless, shaping and smoothing bra styles and underwear packs are also available.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of smooth

Verb

For now, the study identifies a previously underappreciated part of the immune system that could help overcome one of SCLC’s most persistent defenses.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
But Gordon has emerged as Miami’s clear lead back, capable of overcoming a poor situation.

— Dalton Del Don, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of overcome

Verb

Young men from the village threw stones back, Khrzhanovskiy said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
That sudden ascent, for a band spiritually in league with the Velvet Underground and Suicide, led some to wonder what exactly happened behind the social media scenes to get them there (one conspiratorial phrase got thrown around in particular).

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of throw

Verb

Atlanta roughed up the Green Bay Packers in Lambeau, then annihilated the New Orleans Saints in the Superdome.

— Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2026
Accordingly, Trump’s public deliberations about who to invade and who to annihilate were themselves crimes, committed in full view of thousands of diplomats and heads of state.

— Anjali Dayal, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of annihilate

Verb

Now imagine whipping your phone out after work, telling the world about it, and landing a brand deal worth $10K or more.

— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
Now imagine the same hot and dry conditions, but with the Santa Anas whipping at 40 miles an hour.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of whip

Verb

Investigators determined that Blake also had blunt-force injuries and signs of smothering.

— Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Their pursuit of a three-peat has been smothered by the Brewers’ own version of a three-peat, and nearly all hope is lost.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of smother

Verb

Early that morning, an Argentinean naval tug had been bombed by the British, destroying its communications systems.

— Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Patinkin is the latest star to voice his support for Digger after the film was savaged by many critics and bombed at the box office.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026

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