straightens (out)

Definition of straightens (out)next
present tense third-person singular of straighten (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightens (out)
Verb
  • The light fabric smooths bumps and moves with you through workouts while still being comfortable for lounging.
    Emma Greene, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
  • This hybrid balm-powder formula delivers rich pigment with a soft-matte payoff that blurs the look of pores and smooths uneven skin.
    Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • This particular aspect of the show frays the gripping tone that had been so masterfully crafted from its opening scene.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Conjuring the troubled inner life of a young, beautiful and successful Buenos Aires fashion designer with an uncommon mix of stylistic rigor and feeling, the film frays your nerves.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Below, Usher gives AD a peek into his life in Atlanta, dad duties, and how a hitmaker unwinds at home.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2025
  • Here are the five scenes where Hollywood still unwinds, one fry, martini and romaine leaf at a time.
    Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Straightens (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightens%20%28out%29. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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