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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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2
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
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2025
Understandably, the mood was light: The Marlins had just claimed their sixth win in eight tries and second straight series victory, while Alcantara — in his second start after a wretched first half of 2025 — just posted one of his best outings of the season.
—Cameron Priester, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2025
Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
The video captures retro, VHS-style footage of the Mexican trio performing the sad song with Apollo in a nightclub straight from your tío‘s album of photos from his bailador days.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2025
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Pacheco topped the Chiefs in rushing in 2022 (830 yards) and 2023 (935), and his draft class helped KC win nine straight playoff games before falling in last season’s Super Bowl.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2025
Understandably, the mood was light: The Marlins had just claimed their sixth win in eight tries and second straight series victory, while Alcantara — in his second start after a wretched first half of 2025 — just posted one of his best outings of the season.
—Cameron Priester, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2025
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—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
The video captures retro, VHS-style footage of the Mexican trio performing the sad song with Apollo in a nightclub straight from your tío‘s album of photos from his bailador days.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight
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Conclusion: Time to Retire the ‘End User’ The term ‘end user’ belongs to an earlier era of linear systems and passive tools.—
Lindsay Phillips,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Deadline is told by a number of sources that the BBC is leaning towards showing the series, most likely on both linear TV and iPlayer.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
18 July 2025
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Be honest about systems that are no longer serving their purpose.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Renegade Paws Rescue's honest assessment of Igor's personality garnered the attention of thousands of animal lovers, who shared the post over 35,000 times.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Cam, 40, inhabits a space similar to Brandi Carlile, her appealing songs making their point in a pure, expressive voice.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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This remains pure conjecture, and an exaggeration of the role of symbiosis beyond what mainstream evolutionary theory would support; random mutation is still considered the main driver of speciation.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Maher is often outspoken about normalizing all body types.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Several of Sanchez's teammates, specifically Trea Turner, Nick Castellanos and JT Realmuto were very outspoken about the decision to add Misiorowski over Sanchez.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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The thing is plaintive and direct, admirably if uncomfortably so, because Skillman isn’t trying to fool anyone.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
22 July 2025
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For children born between 1994 and 2023, the CDC estimates that vaccines prevented 1.1 million deaths and resulted in $540 billion in direct savings.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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After restoring his reputation, getting sober, sending his daughter to ballet school, and saving golf from the clutches of Frank Manatee's Maxi Golf league, Happy (Adam Sandler) is last seen waving goodbye to his kids and taking a moment to acknowledge his heavenly ghosts.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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For court fashioned custody and visitation orders, the length of time a parent is sober is a good predictor of future sobriety.—
Patricia Fersch,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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With the loss, the Braves’ already poor odds of an eighth consecutive postseason worsened.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
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That spot belongs to Joe Louis, who had 25 consecutive title defenses, a record for all weight classes, and Louis squashed eight Hall of Famers.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Moving right along from the latter-day Illya Kuryakin, Conde Nast global content director Anna Wintour, pictured below, has gathered no moss since the Wimbledon final a few days ago.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Stomach pain can also be a sign of diabetic ketoacidosis, a medical emergency that needs to be treated right away.10 10.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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“Straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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