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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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Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
Philadelphia wide receiver DeVonta Smith was inactive and missed his second straight game with a hamstring injury.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.
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In the division no team seemed to want to win, the Buccaneers might be poised to claim a fourth straight NFC South crown.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
Philadelphia wide receiver DeVonta Smith was inactive and missed his second straight game with a hamstring injury.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
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Send them straight to the source with Martha Stewart’s Favorite Recipes and Lessons for a Lifetime of Entertaining, which just so happens to be her 100th book!
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.
—Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
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An incredible bouquet on this Cabernet Franc with violets, tree bark and graphite that has a linear drive with pristine raspberry fruit intertwined with orange blossoms with delicate tannins that come across like fine lace.Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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As the media business reshapes, especially linear television, more assets are in play.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
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Stick to transparent, honest consent methods that respect users and ensure compliance.Ian Cohen, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Simard: Some of it is just combined with comedy in general, to be honest.Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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The foundation of Vanderpump Rules was built on pure honest raw emotions… triumphs, struggles, and love that happen between a group of real friends and our relationships.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Instead, try to be bolder and stay open to confrontation—especially when it’s done with pure intent.Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
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And [Israel] also tried to silence the outspoken voices of what remains from the U.N.Karl Vick, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Ambassadors United Nations ambassador: Elise Stefanik The House GOP conference chair who just won her fifth term representing an upstate New York district, Elise Stefanik has limited diplomatic experience but has been an outspoken critic of the United Nations and a staunch ally of Israel.Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024
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Always store your black garments in a cool, dry place that's out of direct sunlight.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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North Carolina estimates the storm caused at least $48.8 billion in direct or indirect damages with houses, drinking water systems, farms and forests destroyed.ISABELLA O’MALLEY AND MARY KATHERINE WILDEMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Allen tied the knot to David Harbour — who has been sober for more than 20 years — during a Las Vegas ceremony in September 2020.Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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The effort to learn new patterns of thinking and behaving, and even making efforts to move to different life circumstances, is frankly beyond most people (otherwise New Year’s resolutions would have the world more sober, healthier, less weighty and much more loving).Dave Winsborough, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Run defense stinks Green Bay rushed for 102 yards in the first half, breaking a streak of three consecutive games in which the Dolphins allowed their opponent fewer than 100 yards rushing.Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
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Back for Season 12 are host Nick Cannon, alongside panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke, while Ora also returned to the desk for the second consecutive season to fill in for Nicole Scherzinger.Michael Schneider, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
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Plus, with the holidays right around the corner, now is the perfect time to kick-start your gift shopping.Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.
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