as in to tidy (up)
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straighten (up)
Verb
-
Dogs made up a growing share of these outcomes, with euthanasia rates rising to 9 percent, compared to 7 percent in 2019.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025 -
Then, Messi made up for the early error with a spectacular go-ahead goal, weaving his way through four defenders and then curling a perfect low shot to the far low corner.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2025
Verb
-
The next step involves coordinating with financial and tax advisors to estimate taxable income in the approaching retirement years, and draw up a target marginal income tax rate to help spread income, Carbone said.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
3 July 2025
-
Quintero’s face sits atop organizational charts drawn up by task forces of federal agents, sheriff’s deputies and local police who have long suspected — but could never prove — that he was engaged in extortion, gambling and other crimes, according to law enforcement documents reviewed by The Times.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
Verb
-
In 1783, Pope laid out a street plan for Louisville on a 1,000-acre tract.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2025
-
During the conversation, Young laid out the economic disparities.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
5 July 2025
Verb
-
There are some telltale signs of a potential grain allergy, including vomiting, very bad breath, noticeable gas, foul-smelling or watery stool, grooming injuries or scabs, red or flaky skin, hair loss in patches, endless grooming, and excessive scratching and itching.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
-
Screenshot from a June 19 TikTok video of a mini bernedoodle waiting to be let inside after running home from a grooming appointment.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Straighten (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straighten%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share