Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightened (up)
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Espinoza testified that Horner made up an alter ego for himself called Zero and claimed Zero was responsible for the killing.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026 -
Third Act is a national organization made up of volunteers over the age of 60.—
Denise St. Pierre,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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The man who drew up the game-winning play in the College Football Playoff National Championship game for Indiana almost never went into football at all.—
Bob Pompeani,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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After Ike’s dunk got the Zags within 69-68 with 40 seconds left, Miller called timeout and drew up a play that got Heide free in the corner.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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The $4 million prize money in the event organized by Golf Saudi and co-sanctioned by the LPGA and Ladies European Tour drew 38 of the top 40 players.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The late Pope Francis organized a similar vigil in 2013 for Syria – to rally against the civil war and reject military intervention – which was attended by around 100,000 people.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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Those messages led to a separate investigation with allegations that the couple groomed the teen through texts and in-person contact, made inappropriate comments, and that those allegations date back to when the victim was 14 years old.—
Shelley Bortz,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Efforts to remove his name were immediate after a New York Times investigation released on March 18 revealed that Chavez, who died in 1993, groomed and assaulted girls for years who were connected to the movement.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
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These containers are often disposed of entirely and are picked up by private collection services.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Oak Park village officials have kickstarted a service where Village Hall would accept sharps from residents so the items can be disposed of properly.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Police said Darden is classified as a missing adult and was reported missing to both the Oakland Police Department and the Berkeley Police Department.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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If classified as homicides, these would be the city’s first of the year.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Straightened (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightened%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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