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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Winning brings a feeling of pride that straightens the back and widens the stride.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2025
So as the Bruins stagger toward the end, one of their priorities is to straighten Swayman out for years to come.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Millennial Mom Stops Straightening Her Hair, Shock Over What Happens Next
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A woman has undergone a complete transformation after stopping straightening her hair on a daily basis.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Many of us have felt pressured to straighten or alter our hair, subtly suggesting our natural textures don’t meet professional standards.
—Bydr. Marita Kinney, Bcc, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2025
So as the Bruins stagger toward the end, one of their priorities is to straighten Swayman out for years to come.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Millennial Mom Stops Straightening Her Hair, Shock Over What Happens Next
By
Daniella Gray
Family and Parenting Reporter
Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member
news article
1
A woman has undergone a complete transformation after stopping straightening her hair on a daily basis.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Many of us have felt pressured to straighten or alter our hair, subtly suggesting our natural textures don’t meet professional standards.
—Bydr. Marita Kinney, Bcc, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Straighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straighten. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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