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as in linear
free from irregularities or digressions in course
in the wide, open spaces of the West some rural roads are incredibly straight
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as in honest
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
a store owner known and trusted for his straight dealings
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as in pure
free from added matter
would you like that whiskey straight or with soda?
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as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
you should be straight with your boss and tell him that you're not happy with the current situation
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as in direct
going straight to the point clearly and firmly
a politician who can never give a straight answer to questions about his positions
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as in sober
not having one's mind affected by alcohol
I'll drive the car, since I seem to be the only one of us who is straight at the moment
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as in consecutive
following one after another without others coming in between
I was awake for two straight days
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as in right
in a direct line or course
when we got to the airport, we went straight to the baggage claim area
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as in openly
in an honest and direct manner
we gave it to him straight: his performance would have to improve—or he was out
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Recent Examples of straight
Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
The Chiefs’ 20-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in last week’s Super Bowl rematch marked their third straight defeat dating back to last season.
—Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
Their range was straight down the ground, over cover, towards long-on, midwicket and down to third man.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The loose-fitting, straight-leg pants feature a 27-inch inseam and a V-style waistband to prevent slipping.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
The Chiefs’ 20-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in last week’s Super Bowl rematch marked their third straight defeat dating back to last season.
—Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Mash it up, smear it on toast, toss it in a salad, or eat it straight.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
Their range was straight down the ground, over cover, towards long-on, midwicket and down to third man.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight
Adjective
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That nice linear life plan is as dated as the company gold watch.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The parkway—America’s longest linear park, with 469 miles of scenic highway—winds through Virginia and North Carolina with picnic spots, waterfalls, vistas, and views all along the way.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Simmons is a shell of his former self as a playmaker and was never able to develop a jump shot to at least keep defenses honest.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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And being honest about that helped build long-term trust.—
Greg Peters,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Well, despite Peaches dying, all Robbie got was a massive load of pure fentanyl.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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Soon, boundary-free mowing took hold, powered by new technologies like pure vision, UWB, and RTK—each with merits and drawbacks.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Kirk, an outspoken and devout protestant Christian, was supposedly considering Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy around the time of his death, in the telling of some online.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Terrion is an outspoken person.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The student did not make any direct threats of harm to anyone, officers said.—
Fox19 staff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Sep. 2025
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Quick-witted and unapologetically direct, he has long been ensconced in notable New York City circles.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Eventbrite data released in August showed not only a 92 percent increase in sober-curious gatherings, but also a 1,105 percent increase in attendance at thermal gatherings.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961) Leave it to the British to make one of the more sober disaster movies of all time.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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Instead the Chiefs are back to the drawing board after a second consecutive regular-season loss — and a second consecutive game in which Mahomes led the Chiefs in rushing.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Rico Lewis had endured a torrid time at right-back in City’s 2-0 loss against Tottenham Hotspur, and the following weekend, Matheus Nunes gave away the penalty that saw Brighton & Hove Albion come from behind to inflict a second consecutive defeat on Pep Guardiola’s side.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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These shrubby perennials will pop right up in the spring and grace your garden with their lush blooms by June.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Multiple investigations found that IRS officials used political keywords to flag right-leaning groups, sparking national outrage and condemnation.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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