straightened (out)

past tense of straighten (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightened (out)
Verb
  • Doctors sawed off part of the bone, smoothed and flattened the rest and closed the wound with skin and soft tissue.
    Michael Collins, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Card networks and domestic wallet apps have smoothed many edges, yet many of those wallets still use the same traditional systems.
    Alvin Kan, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Ashlee Simpson slayed in an all-black look featuring a cutout top and frayed asymmetrical hem.
    Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Its light wash and frayed raw hem look reminds me of the pair the lifestyle guru wore, and the ankle-skimming length is great for showing off a cute pair of sneakers, booties, or slip-on sandals.
    Averi Baudler, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Straightened (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightened%20%28out%29. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

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