STRAIGHTEN (OUT) Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

straighten (out)

verb

Definition of straighten (out)

as in to smooth

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Every instinct told me to step in, smooth it out, take some of the weight off.

— Monica Cutia, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Brook actually recommends skipping volumizing sprays—which can make dense hair feel bulky—and instead smoothing a lightweight oil like Biolage All-In-One Multi-Benefit Oil through the lengths for shine and frizz control.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of smooth

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Skinner’s relationship with United had grown increasingly frayed.

— Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Other types of natural disasters could impact Florida’s elections as well, all while the forecasting capacity of the National Weather Service has frayed under federal staffing cuts.

— Jonathan Webber, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026

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But the unexpected, undeniable centerpiece is their backyard’s strikingly lush, drought-tolerant native lawn that invites people and pets alike to unwind.

— Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
In Japan, where a historic bathing ritual has long been a part of how people unwind there, saunas are being added to onsens.

— Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of unwind

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