STRAIGHTEN (UP) Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

straighten (up)

verb

Definition of straighten (up)

as in to tidy (up)

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Almost half of the respondents were listed as Democrats with the rest made up of Republicans and unaffiliated voters.

— DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
For breakfast, made-to-order omelets, Belgian waffles, avocado toast, breakfast burritos, and myriad pastries and breads make up a sumptuous buffet.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

Definition of make up

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With its forces on high alert, Israel is drawing up operational plans for a further escalation in the US-Iran conflict, three Israeli sources said, but for now remains on the sidelines and has no imminent plans to join.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Rudi Garcia then arguably drew up the game plan of the tournament, leaving Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku out of his starting XI and still managing to humiliate the hosts.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of draw up

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Tuesday’s first two episodes lay out again what happened before the news first broke.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 28 July 2026
Money remains one of the biggest sources of conflict in relationships, yet most couples never lay out the full picture before signing a lease together.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026

Definition of lay out

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