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straightens (out)

verb

present tense third-person singular of straighten (out)
as in smooths

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  1. smooths
  2. frays
  3. unwinds
Verb
  • Yearly stats just smoothes everything out to a more meaningless middle.
    — Michael Salfino, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • This flattering style smooths the neck, concealing wrinkles and adding definition to the jawline by hiding a double chin or loose skin.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of smooths
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  • Conjuring the troubled inner life of a young, successful Buenos Aires fashion designer with an uncommon mix of stylistic rigor and feeling, the film frays your nerves.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
  • The coalition of supporters frays Still another issue is conflict within the legalization movement itself, particularly between the business and activist wings.
    — William Garriott, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Definition of frays
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  • The deal unwinds a big merger ten years ago and restores the Rentrak name, which box office insiders will be familiar with.
    — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026
  • After a day on the river or in the hills, this is where Reno unwinds.
    — Ted Alvarez, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
Definition of unwinds
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“Straightens (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightens%20%28out%29. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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