as in unbent
to cause to follow a line that is without bends or curls
straighten that extension cord—it should be just long enough to reach the wall outlet
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straight
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The race track in Wilkes County is set to host all-star weekend for the third straight year, showcasing the current stars of the Cup Series at the historic venue that hosted its first NASCAR race in 1947.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025 -
For the third straight year, the Chiefs will play on Christmas.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2025
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“Straightened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightened. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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