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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightening (up)
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San Francisco, for instance, now offers interest-free loans of up to $500,000 to first-time homebuyers making up to $218,200 annually.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
19 Mar. 2026 -
These are the plants that are making up my diet during my winter in Florida.—
Robin Greenfield,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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As a Biden aide told us, allocating scarce vaccines felt like drawing up Schindler’s list.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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Geno Auriemma and his players drawing up plays with breakfast items for a hotel chain.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
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She was convicted in 2021 of recruiting and grooming girls.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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Predictable routines like feeding, grooming or play provide stability during demanding times and help maintain emotional steadiness.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Straightening (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightening%20%28up%29. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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