Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightened (out)
Verb
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Inside the cage was a mouse—the mouse that Renova had significantly smoothed—eliciting a few gasps from nearby assistants.—
William Norwich,
Vogue,
12 June 2026 -
Ahead of opening arguments, Rinderknecht smoothed back his hair, and Haney helped adjust his tie before giving him a pat on the back.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Patience is tried; tempers are frayed.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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His nerves were frayed and his sleep suffered.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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“Straightened (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightened%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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