Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightened (up)
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Her second ensemble consisted of a chic suit with a fur collar, while her third bridal look was made up of an understated satin and chiffon dress with a mid-calf hem.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025 -
This annex of the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum is made up of two hangars filled with thousands of space and air objects.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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But Heat coach Erik Spoelstra drew up the perfect inbounds pass, as Andrew Wiggins used a back screen from Davion Mitchell and cut open to the basket.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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In his final months in office, Biden’s administration drew up sprawling rules for exporting advanced computer chips used to develop AI systems.—
Byron Tau,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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Oscar-winning directors Spike Lee, George Miller, Giuseppe Tornatore and Gus Van Sant are also expected at the event, which is being organized by the Vatican’s culture office as part of the Catholic Church’s ongoing Holy Year celebrations.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Women in Entertainment gala is one of many events organized by The Hollywood Reporter annually, including, most recently, the Creators A-List dinner and the Power Business Managers breakfast.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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Using his position as a teacher, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said Kapahulehua groomed the girls and took advantage of their trust.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Across Europe, soccer players are routinely groomed into gambling accomplices by cons who follow a relatively consistent playbook.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Foliage affected by pests and diseases, on the other hand, should be safely disposed of in the trash.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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In just four games, the Yankees were disposed of quite easily by the Jays, with the Yankees not putting up much of a fight throughout the series.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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As a result of this change, Puma United will be classified as a discontinued operation in the company’s financial reporting from November 2025 onwards.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Every call to 211 is classified by the need of the caller, such as shelter, rent, utilities or food – each of which has its own code.—
Matthew W. Kreuter,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Straightened (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightened%20%28up%29. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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