Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straighten (out)
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Her long tresses were flat-ironed and smoothed down, brushing over the front of her shoulders.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
21 July 2025 -
The paths are lined with larger stones, smoothed by the desert wind.—
Jihan Forbes,
Allure,
21 July 2025
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Or the woven wool area rug in your perfect blue is frayed in one spot.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Pakistan is grappling with economic volatility, regional instability, and fraying alliances.—
Jack Rosen,
New York Daily News,
21 July 2025
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Visit, relax, unwind, and allow your mind and imagination to enjoy and explore the beauty of this world-class institution.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Some were here to fish for tarpon and bonefish, while others simply wanted to unplug and unwind for a week.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Straighten (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straighten%20%28out%29. Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.
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