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as in to trim
to make neat
a directive for everyone to straighten up their cubicle in preparation for a visit from some corporate VIPs
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straighten (up or out)
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The Carolina Panthers’ defense improved in almost every major statistical category from 2024 to 2025.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026 -
Tapascott said everything improves when weight drops, from acceleration to braking and efficiency.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Vergara's plunging red corset gown was covered in beads and trimmed with feathers.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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The site does this by using AI tools coupled with Google Earth to find and measure the customer’s yard and come up with a price for basic mowing or premium services, which include trimming and weeding.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Some of last year’s more contentious issues, including voucher funding and Schools of Hope charter schools, already are shaping up to resurface.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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All told, this is shaping up to be a great year for Pedroia and his Hall of Fame supporters.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This coalition was built through years of organizing, through mosque networks, through labor unions, through the economic leverage of the bazaar.—
Narges Bajoghli,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Want more cleaning and organizing tips?—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The agency’s authority to investigate stems from Senate Bill 553, which was amended to broaden the scope of employers, including law enforcement agencies, to maintain workplace violence prevention plans.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Lucas offered to amend the ordinance, removing the requirement for detention facilities, as well as for other facilities or buildings paid for with public safety sales tax money.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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Warraich believes that this shift becomes clearer when looking at how autonomous systems behave inside complex environments.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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When the solution comes into contact with gold or palladium surfaces, the metals themselves behave as catalysts.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Despite his level-headedness, Mike is mightily discontent with the low-wattage gigs that are arranged for him by, of all people, his dentist (Fisher Stevens), who soon replaces that absent tooth.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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As a newcomer to composing and arranging for strings, Simon benefitted greatly by working with a group readily available for consultation and collaboration.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Woods has created a group called Theathelight, which trains young athletes to better themselves on and off the field.—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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Nothing betters the gift of time.—
Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Straighten (up or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straighten%20%28up%20or%20out%29. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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