STRAIGHTEN (OUT) Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

straighten (out)

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Definition of straighten (out)

as in to smooth

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But so will filters offering subtle beautification effects — such as smoothing skin tone or adding a slight eye glow.

— Chloe Veltman, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
Together, these efforts can help smooth the often difficult path from the first unexplained symptoms to an accurate diagnosis, while reducing the risk of both misdiagnosis and unnecessary delays.

— Bruce Bebo, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026

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But that consensus began to fray several years ago and has recently threatened to unravel altogether as Democrats have shifted drastically and rapidly from unequivocal support for Israel, reflecting a sea change in Americans’ views.

— New York Times, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
The party was a reminder of the close cross border ties that are frayed but so far not broken by the visa crackdown.

— Angela Kocherga, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026

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