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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
Kirk Kern, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Hammer entered his third straight NCAA outdoor championships seeded 17th.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 June 2026
Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Part of the footage showed the president standing up straight, stoically, while a massive laser light show exploded throughout Madison Square Garden.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
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Adjective
Max Muncy and Tyler Soderstrom homered for the A’s (35-36), who had won four straight.
—Kirk Kern, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Hammer entered his third straight NCAA outdoor championships seeded 17th.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 June 2026
Adverb
Aldegheri gave up a hit and walked two in the first inning, then retired 10 straight before walking Chandler Simpson to start the fifth.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Part of the footage showed the president standing up straight, stoically, while a massive laser light show exploded throughout Madison Square Garden.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight
Adjective
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The pair say their grief journeys are not linear, requiring effort every day — sometimes just to get out of bed.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Remember, grief isn’t linear and emotional triggers can come up unexpectedly, Feinglos said.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Let’s be honest, not everyone loves shorts, and structured, straight or skinny pants are too restricting.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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These sound like honest observations.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The signature smart bed lifts at the head so guests can prop up and watch television, a feature born of pure necessity.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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At its purest level, football’s appeal lies in its universality.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Bush, an outspoken critic of Israel, launched a primary challenge last fall for what’s now the sole remaining safe blue seat in Missouri after Republicans redrew the map.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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The representative earned applause from those in attendance after one attendee praised Matsui’s outspoken support of the Afghan community, especially after federal immigration agents reportedly detained multiple Afghans living in the Sacramento area late last year.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The placebo effect occurs when someone experiences symptom improvement after taking a pill or receiving a treatment with no direct medical or biological effect on the condition being treated.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Locals believe this was once a troll, frozen in stone after being hit with direct sunlight.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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In 1995, Allman permanently overcame his longstanding alcohol and drug addictions and remained sober for the rest of his life.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The craft also explains why the relationship between insurers and the firms selling them software has grown more sober.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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There, the championship runs continued, with Tanter in a front-row seat to Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant's march to three consecutive titles from 2000-2002.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Oh, and the win was the fourth consecutive victory for the scorching-hot Fever.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Mary Shelley also seems like the type of person who would fit right into the Widow’s Bay community.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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In May 2026, the 32 year old was named the ambassador for Calzedonia’s SS26 swimwear collection—right after Hailey Bieber broke the Internet with her own campaign for the label.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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“Straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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