UNCURLING Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

uncurling

verb

present participle of uncurl

as in straightening

to cause to follow a line that is without bends or curls uncurled the ribbon and flattened it out

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straightening

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Press your hands toward the floor by straightening your elbows.

— Jakob Roze, HEALTH, 19 Aug. 2026
Improvements include adding a third westbound express lane, straightening roadway curves, replacing aging bridges, and improving traffic flow and safety throughout the corridor.

— Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 30 July 2026

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