straighten (out)

verb

Definition of straighten (out)next
as in to smooth

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  1. smooth
  2. fray
  3. unwind
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  • Shopping Beauty Products Skincare These surprisingly simple tools can help smooth fine lines, acne scars, and more In This Article Our Top Picks Reviews What to Know Behind the Scenes FAQ Why Trust PEOPLE?
    Jennifer Ford, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
  • It’s packed with marula and moringa seed oils, which smooths frizz and prevents breakage.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of smooth
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  • Recent years The edges of Jabbar's personal life appear to have been fraying in recent years.
    Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 5 Jan. 2025
  • More expensive options typically spread their heating wires over larger areas of the glove (in useful places like the fingers), and make them out of stronger materials that are less likely to fail due to fraying and bending.
    Wes Siler, Outside Online, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of fray
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  • However, in recent years historically unusual factors have pushed up mortgage costs fractionally and those could unwind.
    Simon Moore, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Little Inigo is following in the footsteps of his cousins Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, by learning to ski, as Princess Kate and Prince William are known to unwind with their children on private ski vacations.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of unwind
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Thesaurus Entries Near straighten (out)

straightening (up or out)

straighten (out)

straightens

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“Straighten (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straighten%20%28out%29. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

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