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straightening (up)

verb

present participle of straighten (up)
as in tidying (up)

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  1. making up
  2. drawing up
  3. grooming
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  • The Grotto of Massabielle is one of the 22 sites making up the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The project is expected to set aside 40% of its units as affordable for those making up to 60% of the area median income under federal guidelines.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of making up
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  • This impetus did not begin with the war on terror; generations of American leaders and scholars have sought to increase presidential power, drawing up mechanisms that could sideline civil liberties and intertwine military and police activities.
    — Daniel Benjamin, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026
  • According to a 2024 planning board presentation, TeraWulf’s project manager said the full buildout would bring employment to between 35 and 40 people at a facility drawing up to 500 megawatts.
    — Petala Ironcloud, ArsTechnica, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of drawing up
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  • Dog grooming tips like these show that grooming your dog at home can go well beyond a quick wipe-down.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026
  • That growth tracks with a larger move toward dog grooming at home.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of grooming
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“Straightening (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightening%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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