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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straighten (out)
Verb
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If the hummus has separated, blend in a little water and tahini, along with the olive oil and lemon juice, to help smooth it out.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
25 May 2026 -
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared baking pans and use an offset spatula to smooth the tops.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Getting between destinations, however, consumes time and can fray nerves.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Repairing the country’s fraying social ties will be a challenge.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Nationally, millions of people have already lost Medicaid coverage during the unwinding process, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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At the end of the night, guests can unwind by the fireplace with a cocktail to the soft sounds of piano music in the Lobby Lounge—one of those hotel lobby bars where guests and locals actually do gather.—
Nina Ruggiero,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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“Straighten (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straighten%20%28out%29. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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