as in to trim
to make neat
neatened the living room in anticipation of company
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Recent Examples of neaten
To neaten the group, coil them up and twist a bread tie around them.
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Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2024
Use a curl-specific hair gel to neaten and smooth each side, applying a small amount down each section to be twisted.
—Dory Zayas, Parents, 26 July 2024
Fringes usually require neatening up every two to three weeks, and helpfully, many hairdressers offer free fringe trims in between salon visits.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 3 June 2024
When the grout has hardened slightly, use a grout shaper or your finger to neaten up the joints.
—The Editors Of House Beautiful, House Beautiful, 10 Aug. 2021
But trimmers do more than neaten up.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 20 Mar. 2023
Cut ends to neaten up.
—Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2022
Few things neaten a naturalistic garden like fresh edging around beds.
—Monica Cardoza, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2023
Speaking of space, keep scrolling to see a few helpful products that can quickly neaten your beauty station.
—Essence, 7 Oct. 2021
Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2024
Use a curl-specific hair gel to neaten and smooth each side, applying a small amount down each section to be twisted.
—Dory Zayas, Parents, 26 July 2024
Fringes usually require neatening up every two to three weeks, and helpfully, many hairdressers offer free fringe trims in between salon visits.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 3 June 2024
When the grout has hardened slightly, use a grout shaper or your finger to neaten up the joints.
—The Editors Of House Beautiful, House Beautiful, 10 Aug. 2021
But trimmers do more than neaten up.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 20 Mar. 2023
Cut ends to neaten up.
—Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2022
Few things neaten a naturalistic garden like fresh edging around beds.
—Monica Cardoza, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2023
Speaking of space, keep scrolling to see a few helpful products that can quickly neaten your beauty station.
—Essence, 7 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neaten
Verb
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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
Verb
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Ortiz, one of Del Records’ artists, had been scheduled to perform at a concert organized by Pérez in the state of Aguascalientes, Mexico, when the promoter was sanctioned, FBI Special Agent Lauren Radke wrote in an affidavit filed in court.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Diaz’s sister-in-law organized a GoFundMe account to raise money for funeral expenses.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2025
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Fran arranged a private flight for Marcos to Buenos Aires, which was also the same flight Martina was on to meet Fran as well.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The team often arranges these meetings involving Horner, Marko and representatives from both the Thai and Austrian shareholders following the flyaway races in Asia due to the convenience for all parties.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Neaten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neaten. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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