STRAIGHTEN (OUT) Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

straighten (out)

verb

Definition of straighten (out)

as in to smooth

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The hair at the crown is smoothed back but not slick—in fact, there’s a decent amount of volume up top—with virtually no visible part.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 2 July 2026
Dual suspension helps smooth rough trails, hydraulic disc brakes provide dependable stopping power in changing conditions, and four-inch fat tires improve traction across gravel, dirt, sand, and pavement.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 July 2026

Definition of smooth

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Now, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton present a stark choice to voters in the race to be the next governor at a moment when public support for the state’s generous safety net is starting to fray.

— Christine Mai-Duc, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
The same fear of a fraying dollar system is driving Russia and others toward bitcoin and pushing Wall Street to treat which reserve asset wins as a live question.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of fray

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On weekdays, Library Blu, the hotel’s bar, is packed with guests unwinding post-work, but weekends also bring in locals checking-in for a staycation.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
This week, another titan who has been instrumental in shaping American media and telecommunications began to unwind his Hollywood holdings.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

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