straightened; straightening
ˈstrāt-niŋ 
ˈstrā-tᵊn-iŋ
: to make straight
—usually used with up or out
: to become straight
—usually used with up or out
Examples of straighten in a Sentence
He straightened the bent antenna.
The drooping flowers straightened in the rain.
Recent Examples on the Web
Return to the starting position by straightening your arms and bringing your palms to your side.
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Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2024
However, here is a general guide on how to administer ear medication to dogs, according to VCA Animal Hospitals:
Grab your dog's ear to expose and straighten the canal.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2024
Finally, straighten your knees and bring your right foot back to your starting position.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 16 July 2024
The pop star wore her black tresses straightened, while her makeup featured rosy blush and pink lip liner.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 25 July 2024
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Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2024
However, here is a general guide on how to administer ear medication to dogs, according to VCA Animal Hospitals:
Grab your dog's ear to expose and straighten the canal.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2024
Finally, straighten your knees and bring your right foot back to your starting position.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 16 July 2024
The pop star wore her black tresses straightened, while her makeup featured rosy blush and pink lip liner.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 25 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for straighten
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“Straighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/straighten. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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straighten
verb
straight·en
ˈstrāt-ᵊn
straightened; straightening
ˈstrāt-niŋ
-ᵊn-iŋ
: to make or become straight
—usually used with up or out
straighten up a room
straightened out the problem
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