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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightened (up)
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The crews, made up of 15 foreign nationals, were taken into custody and referred to Iran’s judicial authorities, according to Iranian state media.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026 -
The archipelago off East Africa is made up of 115 different islands—including one that’s home to what’s perhaps the most photogenic beach in the world.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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After a timeout, the Tigers drew up a look for sharpshooter Jacob Crews, the Southeastern Conference’s 3-point leader, who drained it to give Mizzou a 72-71 lead with 18 seconds left.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2026
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The team huddled on the field, and the coach drew up a quarterback draw.—
Alanis Thames,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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On Friday, Bruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance at a concert organized by Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello in Minneapolis, an event that benefitted the families of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, who were both killed by federal officers last month.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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Today, the ceremony is organized by the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, which also cares for the groundhog year-round.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Feb. 2026
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Under the noses of her family, Kelly’s business team, and the revolving door of yes-people in his recording studio and homes, the book details how Kelly stealthily groomed the middle-schooler in plain sight.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2026
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Denver said the hill will be groomed flat, with no features for advanced skiers and riders.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors said Herrling dismembered and disposed of Wilding’s body to prevent the discovery of his death.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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According to Volkert, state officials organized an informational campaign late last year after fire departments across the state saw a number of fires break out involving fireplace ashes that were disposed of unsafely.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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Both turnpikes are currently classified as state highways, said Darian Butler, OTA engineering director.—
Barbara Hoberock,
Oklahoma Voice,
4 Feb. 2026
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When promotional media is repeatedly classified as documentary, the genre itself becomes less legible.—
Debbie Millman,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Straightened (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightened%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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