straighten (up or out)

verb

Definition of straighten (up or out)next
1
as in to improve
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 to trim
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 straighten (up or out)
  1. improve
  2. trim
  3. shape up
  4. organize
  5. amend
  6. behave
  7. arrange
  8. better
Verb
  • After all, removing arbitrary barriers to entry only improves an art form.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Mulvey-Woolridge, who won approximately 51.1% of the vote, hopes to invest in law enforcement, improve roads and basic services and use tax dollars efficiently.
    Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of improve
Verb
  • The new legislative maps trimmed that lean down to 53%, raising questions from Republicans and enthusiasm from Democrats over whether the seat would flip parties under the new maps.
    Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Bath & Body Works recommends trimming the wicks to ¼-inch before lighting, keeping debris out of the wax pool, and setting the candle on a heat-resistant surface for safety.
    Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of trim
Verb
  • Oregon's 5th Congressional District race is shaping up to be a key battleground in the fight for a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives next year.
    Meira Gebel, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
  • While 2022 stands as its most successful year (The Black Phone and Halloween Ends each posted nine-figure returns), 2024 has shaped up to be a wobbly span of months for the company.
    Chris Lee, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of shape up
Verb
  • Instead, community members organized and called for preserving these essential health services.
    Cindy Chavez, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • According to job search site Indeed, small acts of appreciation or team-building moments, like bringing in treats or organizing a game, can go a long way in creating a positive work environment.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of organize
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  • The company has filed a preliminary proxy statement to amend its Certificate of Incorporation to extend the Termination Date, subject to stockholder approval.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The resolution to amend the constitution faced no opposition from lawmakers when it was voted on in 2023.
    Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of amend
Verb
  • Schizophrenia is a chronic and disabling mental illness affecting how a person thinks, feels and behaves.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • High ticket prices not a deterrent Culture shifts and costly tickets may be affecting how people behave in public.
    Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of behave
Verb
  • Contact us to learn more, obtain more information, and/or arrange a campus tour at South Orange County Community College District, 28000 Marguerite Pkwy #3699, Mission Viejo, CA 92692.
    Advertorial, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Sinatra and Jones also worked together on various TV shows and other recordings, resulting in subsequent arranging gigs for other artists like Billy Eckstine and Peggy Lee.
    Jennifer Frederick, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of arrange
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  • The song peaked at No .3 on the Billboard Hot 100, bettering its placement of No. 30 upon its original release, and topped the U.K. Singles Chart for three weeks to give Bush her second No. 1 single.
    Thomas Smith, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Being a council member provides a greater opportunity to have an immediate impact on bettering the material conditions of the residents of the district.
    Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of better
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“Straighten (up or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straighten%20%28up%20or%20out%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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