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as in linear
free from irregularities or digressions in course
in the wide, open spaces of the West some rural roads are incredibly straight
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as in honest
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
a store owner known and trusted for his straight dealings
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as in pure
free from added matter
would you like that whiskey straight or with soda?
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as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
you should be straight with your boss and tell him that you're not happy with the current situation
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as in direct
going straight to the point clearly and firmly
a politician who can never give a straight answer to questions about his positions
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as in sober
not having one's mind affected by alcohol
I'll drive the car, since I seem to be the only one of us who is straight at the moment
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as in consecutive
following one after another without others coming in between
I was awake for two straight days
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as in right
in a direct line or course
when we got to the airport, we went straight to the baggage claim area
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as in openly
in an honest and direct manner
we gave it to him straight: his performance would have to improve—or he was out
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Recent Examples of straight
Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 1 June 2026
On June 10, Venus forms a nearly straight and horizontal line, just over 10 degrees long with the Gemini twins.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 June 2026
Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The dog leaped straight into the air, spinning and yelping.
—Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
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The national average score in the index has fallen for four straight years.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 1 June 2026
On June 10, Venus forms a nearly straight and horizontal line, just over 10 degrees long with the Gemini twins.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 June 2026
Adverb
Vacuuming to waste bypasses the pool’s filter, sending the water and gunk straight out the drain hose.
—Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The dog leaped straight into the air, spinning and yelping.
—Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight
Adjective
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According to the Nielsen 2025 Global Sports Marketing Report, younger sports audiences are consuming content across fragmented digital ecosystems rather than through traditional linear television alone.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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During Disney’s most recent quarterly report in early May, the company’s entertainment segment reported that streaming revenue offset declines in both linear affiliate fees and advertising.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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And to be honest, my biggest fear is AI.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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According to an Axios-Ipsos poll released in 2025, more than 70% of Americans believe that most politicians aren’t honest about their health.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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There are other ETFs branded under the space investing theme that have been in the market for years already, building portfolios of stocks that include pure-play, high-risk space exploration companies, satellite companies, and broader aerospace and defense sector names.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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The introduction of this tournament helped transform football from a pure enjoyment into a competitive sport, first played by amateurs and later by professionals.—
Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Obama and Robinson's interview with the outspoken comedian was released on May 6.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Industry versus lifestyle Monday’s meeting drew a mix of outspoken residents presenting concerns about data centers’ direct impact on their rural communities, and commercial leaders portraying the data center economy as an essential growth opportunity for Jackson County’s economy.—
Ilana Arougheti
June 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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The ski lift at Le K2 Palace grants direct access to the sprawling ski areas of France's Les Trois Vallées, the largest ski area in the world.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Iran, for its part, has moved to formalize its control over the strait in direct opposition to US demands.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The headline-splashing arrest came after LaBeouf claimed to be sober, blaming past abusive behavior on alcoholism.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2026
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The point of the trip is tasting bourbon, which means someone has to stay sober behind the wheel.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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The Big Ten has won three consecutive National Championships, starting, coincidentally, when name, image and likeness rules were changed allowing college football players to get paid by outside collectives.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Until Lopez’s blast, Texas A&M right-hander Clayton Freshcorn had slowed down a USC offense that had scored 48 runs combined while winning three consecutive games out of the losers’ bracket, including 14 on Sunday night against Texas A&M (41-16), to force the winner-take-all final.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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At that moment, the air in the Lenovo Center was taken right out of the fans’ sails, but a trusty veteran restored that later in the period.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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That is, before an actual tornado sweeps through Pine Valley, right in the middle of a black-tie event and in time to boost summer ratings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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“Straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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