Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightened (up)
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Each year, a jury made up of Netflix execs and invited guests selects one Brazilian fiction film from the festival that hasn’t yet landed a streaming deal.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025 -
That means that, of those moving to Colorado, millennials made up the largest percentage when compared to other states.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Sep. 2025
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But after Harrell totaled 54 of his 140 passing yards on the drive, offensive coordinator Todd Fitch drew up consecutive handoffs in the redzone, stalling the drive.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Maxwell said Epstein restructured Johnson's finances, handled her investments and even drew up the contracts for members of her staff.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Templates for checklists and planners keep you organized fast.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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The low pressure area forecasters are tracking was located a little more than 1,000 miles east of the Windward Islands, the hurricane center said in the advisory, with showers and thunderstorms gradually becoming better organized.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Farley has been at the helm of Ford, a job he was groomed for at the tender age of 5 by his grandfather, for 5 years now.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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At the end of Season 3, The Vault published a piece suggesting that Cory had groomed Bradley, which put him in the hot seat at UBA and ultimately ousting him from his position as CEO.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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The products cannot be displayed in stores and must be disposed of by returning them to the manufacturer or giving them to law enforcement.—
Jessie Balmert,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Oct. 2025
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Mop water not disposed of promptly after use.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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And while Handmaiden wouldn’t necessarily be classified as a horror film, this pairing would make a great double feature.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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Air traffic controllers are classified as essential workers, so they are expected to continue working without pay during shutdowns.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Straightened (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightened%20%28up%29. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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