unbend

verb

ˌən-ˈbend How to pronounce unbend (audio)
Definition of unbendnext
as in to straighten
to cause to follow a line that is without bends or curls the new highway will largely unbend that twisting path that the old road used to follow

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Recent Examples of unbend Without unbending her back, the mother arranges her mouth into a placid line. — Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025
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straighten
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  • Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
  • Choose the Auto option to let the program decide how to crop and straighten your image.
    — Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026
Definition of straighten

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