straightening (up)

present participle of straighten (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightening (up)
Verb
  • Medicaid now covers families making up to 138% of the federal poverty level.
    Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 25 June 2026
  • Congress has to keep making up the gap with general taxpayer funds.
    Camila Domonoske, NPR, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • The winning play was prefaced by Raptors assistant Amar Batra drawing up a play for Baron, whom Edina had been guarding with a short-stick defender.
    Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • One girl, identified only as SH, was about 14 years old when Vander Meer allegedly began grooming her with gifts, special attention and knee touches and hugs in 2002.
    Kori McNair, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
  • Feeding Henry, grooming him and riding him every Saturday, gave her something to look forward to.
    Latif Love June 26, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
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“Straightening (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightening%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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