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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  • Investors should also not underestimate the smoothing effect of SpaceX's inclusion into major indexes like the Nasdaq 100 and Russell 1000.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The lightweight formula is packed with vitamin E and niacinamide to plump and smooth your complexion while simultaneously protecting it.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of smooth
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  • Amid competing global crises and shifting donor priorities, that safety net is fraying.
    — Lorcan Lovett, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026
  • To help prevent the fabric around the drawstring hole from fraying, paint a rectangle and snip an opening in the channel as described below.
    — Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of fray
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  • Situational Awareness was forced to unwind its trades in late July.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • May through October is when the region is at its liveliest, with day-trippers, weekend visitors, and travelers coming for weeks at a time to unwind.
    — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of unwind
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“Straighten (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straighten%20%28out%29. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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