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 -
White liquor, which is used to break down wood into paper pulp, is made up of sodium hydroxide, sodium sulfide and disodium carbonate, authorities said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 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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Executives drew up projections for what that would mean.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
18 May 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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The sting resonated with Seanna Martinez, who showed CBS News Miami a photo from her teen years, recalling how predators groomed her online, convincing her to send explicit photos to men.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Top law enforcement officials in Western Europe said Rio’s death is part of a growing and terrifying trend of kids being recruited and groomed online by criminal gangs to commit heinous acts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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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 15 Jun. 2026.
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