STRAIGHTENED (UP) Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

straightened (up)

verb

past tense of straighten (up)

as in spruced (up)

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The price action over the past three months suggests the market has already made up its mind about the direction of this business.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 30 July 2026
There will also be a planetary parade made up of six planets, according to Star Walk.

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Definition of made up

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Rudi Garcia then arguably drew up the game plan of the tournament, leaving Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku out of his starting XI and still managing to humiliate the hosts.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Other teams on the list James’ agent Rich Paul drew up are the NBA star’s hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, as well as the Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks.

— Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Definition of drew up

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Rooms Rooms are compact (standard doubles start at 236 square feet) but thoughtfully organized, with high ceilings and warm wood details.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Her highly functional closet, resembling a personal boutique, showcases vintage bags and is organized for efficiency, essential for the demanding Hamptons season.

— Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of organized

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He’s been seen riding on the back of another monkey, sitting with the adults and being groomed and hugged.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
The Dolphins have a trio of rookies in Jacob Rodriguez, Trey Moore, Kyle Louis who are all being groomed to play all three linebacker spots.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026

Definition of groomed

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Most fans had taken care of their trash throughout the match, either putting it in the blue bag or already having disposed of it.

— Chris Vannini, New York Times, 26 June 2026
Other food items were also held past their seven-day date marking, which were then disposed of.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026

Definition of disposed

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Approximately 35% of the state, including coastal regions, remains free of drought or abnormal dryness, and no areas of California are currently classified as being in extreme or exceptional drought.

— Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Most of the filings in the case are classified, with only a brief summary of the matter being made public.

— Elise Spenner, ABC News, 30 July 2026

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