as in straightened
to cause to follow a line that is without bends or curls
you should unkink the garden hose before you turn on the water
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straightened
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Ratajkowski's long brunette strands were straightened and styled in a middle part.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
9 June 2026 -
Raised during the early years of integration following the Civil Rights Movement, many older Black women learned to view straightened hair as a way to navigate predominantly white schools, workplaces, and social spaces more safely.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
29 May 2026
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“Unkinked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unkinked. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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