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as in linear
free from irregularities or digressions in course
in the wide, open spaces of the West some rural roads are incredibly straight
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as in honest
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
a store owner known and trusted for his straight dealings
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as in pure
free from added matter
would you like that whiskey straight or with soda?
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as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
you should be straight with your boss and tell him that you're not happy with the current situation
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as in direct
going straight to the point clearly and firmly
a politician who can never give a straight answer to questions about his positions
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as in sober
not having one's mind affected by alcohol
I'll drive the car, since I seem to be the only one of us who is straight at the moment
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as in consecutive
following one after another without others coming in between
I was awake for two straight days
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as in right
in a direct line or course
when we got to the airport, we went straight to the baggage claim area
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as in openly
in an honest and direct manner
we gave it to him straight: his performance would have to improve—or he was out
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Recent Examples of straight
Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024
That's evidenced by winning three straight Gold Glove Awards between 2022 and 2024.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
British Columbian wine doesn’t often get exported out of Canada, so the best way to try these unique vintages is to go straight to the source.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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Charles Leclerc is third in the standings, 86 points behind Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who nearly cemented his fourth straight championship with a win on Sunday in Brazil.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024
That's evidenced by winning three straight Gold Glove Awards between 2022 and 2024.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Whoopi Goldberg closed out the 2024 presidential election cycle with an executive order straight from The Whoopi Goldberg War Room™.
—EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
British Columbian wine doesn’t often get exported out of Canada, so the best way to try these unique vintages is to go straight to the source.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight
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The company reported in August that its operating income from its linear networks fell 6% to $966 million in its third fiscal quarter, from $1 billion in the same quarter in 2023.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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People — especially young folks — are getting less of their news and political information through linear television networks and more of it via digital outlets including social media and podcasts.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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This leads to an honest and bracing conversation about the nature of addiction.Noel Murray, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Healthy relationships, open or closed, involve honest communication.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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It has also been found that THCV in its purest form can calm the unreasonable urge to overeat while also reducing hunger cravings.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Mack doesn’t put on his helmet and pads, but that doesn’t mean the day is one of pure relaxation.Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 8 Nov. 2024
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The need led to mostly universal – if often reluctant – support for the tax measure among city leaders, and outspoken support from fire and police departments.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Marcus had become an outspoken supporter and financial backer of Trump, maxing out donations to his campaign this election and donating $1 million to the pro-Trump super PAC Make America Great Inc. last November.Taylor Giorno, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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The second measure would require certain health care providers to spend 98% of revenues from the discount prescription drug program on direct patient care.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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And that’s put him on a direct collision course with some of the 80,000 scientists, researchers, doctors and other officials who work for the Department of Health and Human Services, especially with President-elect Donald Trump tapping him to head the agency.Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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Low to medium doses show a reduction in the alpha frequency of brain waves (which correspond to relaxed and wakeful states), along with rising entropy, a signature finding of sober brains sinking deeper into a trip.Oshan Jarow, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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Eight months into recovery, Knight answered the door of his sober living apartment to find a friend in tears.CNN, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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Also for the second time this season, Ralston Valley (10-1) roared back to beat its rivals as junior QB Zeke Andrews ran in three touchdowns to secure the program’s third straight 10-win season and fourth consecutive quarterfinal bid.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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Hachimura sat out for the second consecutive night because of a sprained right ankle after missing Friday’s road win against the San Antonio Spurs.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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When drivers who kill rarely suffer any punishment more severe than a ticket and then get right back on the road.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Grizzlies were already without star guard Ja Morant, who hasn’t played since suffering pelvic muscle strains and subluxation (partial dislocation) in his right hip in last week’s matchup against the Lakers, Desmond Bane (strained right oblique) and GG Jackson (right foot surgery recovery).Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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