straighten (out)

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Verb
  • There’s even a nifty dryer attachment that swiftly smooths hair without overexposing it to heat; this is thanks to the Coanda effect, which tames hair without the need to press it against a heated surface, like a flat iron.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Packed with powerhouse ingredients like Japanese rice, green tea, and algae, this set aims to hydrate the skin and smooth any rough texture caused by dryness.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Assad’s allies and foes crowned him victorious even though, by many accounts, the seams were fraying.
    Natasha Hall, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Working remotely, connections—the human variety, not the Ethernet kind—can fray.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • One factor delaying a downtown renaissance is that some key properties are encumbered by securitized mortgages, which are taking time to unwind.
    Marc Joffe, National Review, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The agency is seeking to unwind its acquisition of Instagram and Whatsapp.
    Jody Godoy, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Straighten (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straighten%20%28out%29. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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