as in unbent
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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straight
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Despite an influx of straight tourists, Key West remains an LGBTQ+ haven.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
7 June 2025 -
That tally was also his 10th of the postseason, marking the third straight year he’s reached that mark.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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“Straightened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightened. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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