straighten (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for straighten (up)
Verb
  • Only West Ham United, Nottingham Forest, and Wolves — who make up three of the current bottom four Premier League teams — have conceded more back-post goals than Liverpool this season.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Based on the graphic novels of the same name, the titular Old Guard is made up of a group of immortal mercenaries tasked with secretly protecting humanity over the centuries.
    Abby Monteil, Them., 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • There was even a gathering at the governor’s mansion of government officials, business leaders and representatives of research institutions in spring 2023 to draw up a grand vision for what could happen at the Glo Park.
    John Aguilar, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The president was spotted peeking at the design, drawn up by Harrison Design, during a meeting in the Oval Office with Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
    Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The policy memorandums lay out in detail his plans to enhance physical fitness, grooming standards and military readiness.
    NPR, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
  • While the cakes bake, lay out two clean tea towels and dust them with the confectioners' sugar.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This grooming mitt is great for smoothing fur and reducing shedding.
    Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Despite this, Moore retained access to students, leaving him to groom and assault the plaintiff, then later threaten her at gunpoint to keep silent.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Straighten (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straighten%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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