as in uncurling
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of straightening
The wireless gadget uses flexing copper plates that conform to the shape of your hair, straightening it quickly with minimal heat exposure.
—
Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The unique design reinvents straightening and drying into one no-damage process.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
This viral thermal brush has users swooning over its goof-proof, strand-straightening barrel, and fast results.
—Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 5 Oct. 2024
To intensify the stretch, work on bending and straightening your legs.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
Other than the straightening attachment, which straightens both wet and dry hair in as little as one pass, both the FlexFusion and the FlexFusion + Straight work as a traditional blowdryer and include the brush attachments, Auto-WrapCurlers and Styling Concentrator.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The unique design reinvents straightening and drying into one no-damage process.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
This viral thermal brush has users swooning over its goof-proof, strand-straightening barrel, and fast results.
—Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 5 Oct. 2024
To intensify the stretch, work on bending and straightening your legs.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
Other than the straightening attachment, which straightens both wet and dry hair in as little as one pass, both the FlexFusion and the FlexFusion + Straight work as a traditional blowdryer and include the brush attachments, Auto-WrapCurlers and Styling Concentrator.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Thesaurus Entries Near straightening
Cite this Entry
“Straightening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightening. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share