straightening (up or out)

verb

Definition of straightening (up or out)next
present participle of straighten (up or out)
1
as in shaping up
to change one's behavior or character for the better I hope that rehab will help her straighten up for good

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2
as in trimming
to make neat a directive for everyone to straighten up their cubicle in preparation for a visit from some corporate VIPs

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straightening (up or out)
  1. trimming
  2. improving
  3. organizing
  4. amending
  5. arranging
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  • Just three percent of his shots this season have come from deep, continuing a six-year trend of trimming his three-point attempts.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • The entire hotel transforms into a winter wonderland, and guests gather from near and far to vote on their favorite rendition of trimming a tree.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of trimming
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  • While the company has historically traded at negative or triple-digit price-to-earnings ratios, its valuation metrics are improving.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In other words, policies aimed at supporting Black entrepreneurs must go beyond improving access to credit and tackle the root causes of consumer discrimination.
    Tiffany Callender, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of improving
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  • Over the past few years, brands have become smarter and more sophisticated at gathering, organizing and actioning their customer data to create innovative and new experiences.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Using money from the fund, those curators are already organizing upcoming solo exhibitions by artists Julien Ceccaldi, Whitney Claflin, and Sandra Poulson, respectively.
    Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of organizing
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  • Is Omnibus Simplification Package amending or combining the CSRD, CSDDD, and Taxomony?
    Jon McGowan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Bella Vista Planning and Development Department staff recently drafted an ordinance amending city code to require the permits for repairs and installations at the request of City Council member Larry Wilms.
    Samuel Clanton, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of amending
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  • Fundamentally, data modeling involves arranging data in a structured way to improve accessibility and use for a range of applications and analyses.
    Artyom Keydunov, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Everyday materials and equipment easily found at home or from the grocery store or local specialty shops will be used to demystify the age old art of flower arranging.
    Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of arranging
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“Straightening (up or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightening%20%28up%20or%20out%29. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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