Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straighten (out)
Verb
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As a result, this is not a last-minute, turn-up-and-go destination, but experienced tour operators can help smooth the path.—
Holden Frith,
TheWeek,
9 Jan. 2026 -
Check out more skin-smoothing K-beauty favorites below.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The pants feature slightly frayed, cuffed hems with an inseam that’s suitable for shorter frames, plus they’re made from stretchy denim for all-day comfort.—
Michelle Rostamian,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The other is a longtime crime family who has ruled the South Side for generations, but is now fraying.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Travelers seeking to balance the energy of Japan’s cities with relaxation can unwind at one of the country’s more than 3,000 onsen (hot springs) spread across the country.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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Bright and spellbinding, glittering and dangerous, London Falling scratches every itch while unwinding this morbid mystery.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Straighten (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straighten%20%28out%29. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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