straighten (up)

verb

Definition of straighten (up)next
as in to tidy (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straighten (up)
  1. make up
  2. draw up
  3. lay out
  4. groom
Verb
  • Benders made up a large part of our adolescent years as did hangovers every Sunday.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Here’s the science: Potato starch is made up of long strands of carbohydrates, called polysaccharides.
    Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of make up
Verb
  • Defenses continue to watch film on Darnold, but O'Connell could draw up some trickery by adding Jones to the mix.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Out of that stoppage, Rivers drew up an easy play to get Antetokounmpo moving downhill toward the rim.
    Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of draw up
Verb
  • The interface is like the Explorer, but obviously laid out for the wider rather than taller panel.
    James Morris, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Companies have signed on to voluntary commitments laid out by the White House to combat the abuse but advocates say that's not enough.
    Maria Curi, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of lay out
Verb
  • Adam Bernardin, who has a Giant Schnauzer, tells PEOPLE that every breed is different, and so are the grooming rituals.
    Marina Watts, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Signs that your feline loves you include head-butting, purring, kneading, slow blinking, close proximity to you, grooming and bringing you gifts.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of groom
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“Straighten (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straighten%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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