STRAIGHTENING (OUT) Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

straightening (out)

verb

present participle of straighten (out)

as in smoothing

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Brook actually recommends skipping volumizing sprays—which can make dense hair feel bulky—and instead smoothing a lightweight oil like Biolage All-In-One Multi-Benefit Oil through the lengths for shine and frizz control.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Aug. 2026
Whether or not motion smoothing metadata is needed is up to the content creators to decide (and for forum threads to debate).

— John Higgins, The Verge, 6 Aug. 2026

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The accusations only make Winifred, who has secretly been dealing with a rapidly fraying psyche, more paranoid, leading to bloody and dangerous consequences.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 30 July 2026
Nanfelt said some have misread any concern of unexpected decisions this year as pointing to a fraying relationship between city leadership and the business community.

— DJ Simmons July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026

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