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as in to trim
to make neat
a directive for everyone to straighten up their cubicle in preparation for a visit from some corporate VIPs
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straighten (up or out)
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After seeing his progress hampered by injury issues in recent years, Jones has benefited from how Slot and his staff have improved player availability.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025 -
Gait or balance training can improve your walking and strength, while treadmill training may improve walking speed and stride length.67 Tai chi may improve limb strength, balance, and awareness of movements in people with Parkinson's disease.—
Janelle McSwiggin, MSN,
Health,
15 Mar. 2025
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Yet, certain aspects could have been trimmed for more condensed viewing, including a flashback to Cordelia’s birding vacation.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2025
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One of those earlier safety campaigns, in June of last year, pertained to trim pieces along the exterior of the trunk bed that could come loose while driving.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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The intrigue: Dugan is shaping up to be Krasner's most formidable challenger since the progressive took over the office in 2018.—
Mike D'Onofrio,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
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However, with the tech sector primed for a sharp rebound, this trade could shape up in the coming days.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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Incorporating a set of packing cubes can encourage you to pare down and organize your clothing based on the type of clothes or the day.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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Amazon sales rose nearly 6% during an eight-day boycott organized by an activist group, challenging the effectiveness of consumer activism against the retail giant.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Consequently, in recent years, all of the major American professional sports leagues have amended their ownership rules to permit investment by private equity firms.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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As a compromise to address residents’ concerns, the expansion plan was amended and the scope reduced by about 80% since a Jan. 16 county board meeting, Davidson said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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That’s one of my big dreams — to learn a lot about different cultures and how different cultures behave.—
Anne Easton,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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How the climate crisis may be changing the way tornadoes behave A level 4 of 5 risk of severe thunderstorms surrounds the high risk area and stretches from eastern Louisiana, including New Orleans, into western Georgia, and the extreme western Florida Panhandle.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The institute once arranged for a Purim care package to be airdropped to a Jewish Coast Guard member 700 miles off the coast of Alaska, for example.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
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Every morning, the monks gathered there, arranging themselves on the long stone benches, to discuss the matters of the day.—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Trump also revoked an executive order, signed by Biden in 2024, focused on bettering labor standards.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
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The legislative session moves fast — lawmakers have only two months each year to better the lives of Floridians.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Straighten (up or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straighten%20%28up%20or%20out%29. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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