Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightened (up)
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Though the show's storyline is fictional, the revelation at its center isn't completely made up.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
18 June 2026 -
Up to 60% of the human brain is made up of lipids, or fats.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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In 1855, the man who enslaved the women drew up a will and directed that his 900 acres of land in Jacksonville be sold.—
Crystal McQuay,
CBS News,
15 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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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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An investigation began in November 2024 when a University of New Mexico Hospital staff member reported concerns that the boys were being groomed.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Prosecutors detailed how Herbert allegedly groomed and abused the now 24-year-old victim for years.—
Aunya Butler,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Pet waste must be picked up and disposed of properly.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Until the 1990s, the power company disposed of over 1 million tons of coal ash in an unlined storage area in Pines, later contaminating the groundwater that supplied the town of 700.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Customs officials said the World Health Organization classified khat as a drug of abuse in 1980.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Each meteor was classified based on 13 properties, including its speed, brightness and its height.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
17 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 21 Jun. 2026.
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