STRAIGHTENING (UP) Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

straightening (up)

verb

present participle of straighten (up)

as in tidying (up)

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In 2021, Atrium’s presentation to the city and counted said a majority of the units would be for those making up to 50% AMI.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Medicaid now covers families making up to 138% of the federal poverty level.

— Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 25 June 2026

Definition of making up

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As much as Netflix has been making moves to incorporate AI, the company has been cautious too, drawing up guidelines last August for the usage of generative-AI tools in its productions.

— Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
But the real test now is drawing up an equivalent blueprint for Bangladesh, where Epic Group still remains deeply entrenched.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 25 June 2026

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Mobile dog grooming is a professional grooming service performed inside a specially outfitted van that travels to the client’s location.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
But most of those households are dual-income, stretched for time and unwilling to spend a Saturday afternoon shuttling a dog to and from a grooming salon.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

Definition of grooming

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