Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightened (up)
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While the room was compact in size, the plush, cloud-like double beds and iconic views more than made up for any lost space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026 -
The wind was chilly, but the sun made up for it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Earlier this year, the company laid out its vision for an intelligent data infrastructure for AI that promises to address many of the needs identified in the report, moving beyond traditional storage towards an enterprise-ready AI data management engine.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes,
10 Dec. 2024
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In the third case rejected Monday, an association of parents in the Eau Claire Area School District in Wisconsin challenged a policy by the school system that laid out guidance on supporting students going through a gender transition.—
Justin Jouvenal and Ann E. Marimow The Washington Post,
arkansasonline.com,
10 Dec. 2024
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In 1855, the man who enslaved the women drew up a will and directed that his 900 acres of land in Jacksonville be sold.—
Crystal McQuay,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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In the 1990s, Cisco drew up a similar proposal.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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Nichols organized a day where 26 volunteers came together to replace American tattered and torn flags with brand new ones, including David and Sue Hornbrook's torn flag.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The demonstration, which had been previously organized by a hodgepodge of activist groups after weeks of negotiations with local authorities, was otherwise peaceful — with environmentalists, women’s rights advocates, supporters of Palestinians and foes of imperialism, fascism and capitalism.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Last, those of you who have been groomed for power may now be rising higher than ever before — as a leader, as a titan, as a force to be reckoned with.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 Dec. 2025
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Baird allegedly groomed the then-17-year-old student in middle school before both moved on to Wichita North High School, according to an affidavit seen by the Wichita Eagle.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
4 Dec. 2025
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Besides, the Knicks have become a more formidable opponent than in the 1999 NBA Finals when San Antonio’s David Robinson and Tim Duncan disposed them in five games.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The 2025 suit alleges 80,000 artifacts were not properly curated, and about 3,000 artifacts were either lost or disposed of.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
11 June 2026
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Those encounters resulted in 50 arrests, including 16 classified as immigration arrests, placing Miami Springs among the most active municipalities in Florida participating in the program despite its relatively small population.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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While Smith-Wade received some safety snaps last season, he’s always been classified as a cornerback.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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“Straightened (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightened%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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