STRAIGHTENED (UP) Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

straightened (up)

verb

past tense of straighten (up)

as in spruced (up)

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Throughout, there’s a lingering sadness, which is properly explored in a superb episode made up of a trifecta of flashbacks, and his dour constitution still pairs perfectly with Helen’s reassuring nature.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2026
Some of those shows have audiences made up of the public, and those people could bet without fear of breaking any rules.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of made up

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In certain parts of America, quasi-public executions drew up to 10,000 viewers in the past, said LaChance, the Emory history professor.

— Nate Perez, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026
The Falcons drew up quick passing plays for Penix to get going, and once the Packers had to respect Robinson’s running ability, play-action passes were Penix’s bread and butter.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of drew up

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The regime groomed them from birth to serve the party and the Kim family.

— Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
We’ve been groomed in this century to seek bulleted recommendations, the seven steps to swift transformation—of anything, from weight loss to advanced manufacturing.

— Kamau Bobb October 21, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of groomed

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The facility, constructed next to an existing nuclear plant by the company Posiva, still needs a final thumbs-up from Finland’s nuclear regulator before waste can be disposed there.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
According to the state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, leaves are considered a mandatory recyclable item in Connecticut, meaning that they cannot be disposed in a landfill or incinerator.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

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Okechukwu, who is classified as a sophomore, had six points, 10 rebounds and three blocks in 21 minutes as Tech won easily 64-37 over Charlotte.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
During the sentencing, Kavedza said that 183 victims died of starvation, defined as a complete lack of food, and the deaths of the other eight were classified as murder by direct homicide.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026

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