straightening (out)

verb

present participle of straighten (out)
as in smoothing

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  1. smoothing
  2. fraying
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  • This smoothing body treatment includes retinol to fight fine lines and wrinkles, shea butter for moisture, and vitamin C and E to protect against environmental factors that lead to signs of aging.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 18 July 2026
  • The new schedule aligns with the National Women’s Soccer League, smoothing the process for player loans.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026
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  • Even after five years of daily use, the double zippers never snag, the adjustable strap isn’t fraying, and the black color has hardly faded.
    — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
  • For women who are functioning, performing and quietly fraying at the edges, this kind of shift can be profound.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 13 July 2026
Definition of fraying
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“Straightening (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightening%20%28out%29. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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