as in to unbend
to cause to follow a line that is without bends or curls
straighten that extension cord—it should be just long enough to reach the wall outlet
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But thanks to the friendship of a down-to-earth priest (Peter Facinelli, who also produced) with problems of his own, Scott straightens himself out and learns to experience gratitude and joy even under the most difficult circumstances.
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Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
Balance on your tailbone, and straighten your legs.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 19 Feb. 2025
All of which emerged from Johnson’s signature hair straightener for men, Ultra Wave, then his Ultra Sheen relaxer for women, which reduced the heat and grease needed for straightening.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Schafer wore her strawberry blond tresses straightened, opting for minimal makeup.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
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Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
Balance on your tailbone, and straighten your legs.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 19 Feb. 2025
All of which emerged from Johnson’s signature hair straightener for men, Ultra Wave, then his Ultra Sheen relaxer for women, which reduced the heat and grease needed for straightening.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Schafer wore her strawberry blond tresses straightened, opting for minimal makeup.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Straighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straighten. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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