Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightening (up)
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This stems from the concept of reparations in the popular consciousness being flattened to mean checks for Black people making up for the harms of slavery.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025 -
Creators making up to $400,000 a year could claim some portion of the deduction.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Flores is known for drawing up aggressive blitz packages, with the Vikings’ 49 sacks last season tied for fourth-most in the NFL.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 Sep. 2025
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And Roman delivered the game plan, utilizing four-wide receiver sets and going heavy on play action, drawing up some nifty passing plays gave Herbert wide-open throws deep.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
11 Sep. 2025
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Maxwell, a former British socialite who had been accused of procuring and grooming underage girls for Epstein’s abuse, fascinated Kraus.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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All dogs, regardless of coat type, benefit from grooming.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Straightening (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightening%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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