Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightening (up)
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Arteta ended this block of matches before the international break by being adventurous against both Newcastle and West Ham, despite slightly different personnel making up that midfield unit.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025 -
Center, and the bourbon bars and distilleries making up Whiskey Row.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Oct. 2025
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And even beyond the storms themselves, meteorologists face additional uncertainty in drawing up a forecast.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
26 Sep. 2025
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The amendments resulted in Colorado drawing up the 8th Congressional District — a new seat granted to the state after the 2020 census — as one of the most competitive seats in the country.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
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Body care and grooming products Treat your body to some TLC with these luxurious shower additions and grooming essentials.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The conviction followed a high-profile trial that detailed Maxwell's role in recruiting and grooming victims for Epstein.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Straightening (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightening%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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