Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightened (up)
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Christopher Sanchez, Luis Severino, Brayan Bello and Sandy Alcantara made up the rotation while the bullpen features the likes of Gregory Soto, Camilo Doval and Seranthony Dominguez among others.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
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The Panthers have made up ground with their roster by targeting top-tier talent at non-premium positions in free agency.—
Mike Kaye
March 12,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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An immigration reform rally drew up to 100,000 people to the Loop.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Brown drew up a play resulting in Brunson getting a clean look to tie the game at a corner three.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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On Wednesday, the residency’s first day of service was picketed by protesters organized by White in conjunction with the hospitality-labor organization One Fair Wage.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Her mother will finally see Where the Silence Is Heard in Copenhagen, where the couple has also organized a meet-up with a group of Chilean exiles.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Mar. 2026
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Carr allegedly groomed the boy and enticed him into sharing nude video and photo images.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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But those torturous years groomed an expert technician.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The chemical was disposed of onsite during the time frame from the mid-1960s to the mid-1980s.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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In last year’s Wimbledon final against Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic disposed of his preferred whack-it-on-the-ground for wrap-it-around-the-net-post, tossing the frame to the side.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The charge is classified as a class 2 misdemeanor, a low-level offense that can result in jail time, a fine or probation, according to legal groups based in Arizona.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Risk can be classified as low, borderline, intermediate, high, or very high, based on factors including current cholesterol levels, diabetes, smoking, weight, and family history.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Straightened (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightened%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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