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make straight

VERB

straighten

Synonyms

STRONGEST

rectify uncoil

STRONG

align arrange compose correct even level neaten order tidy unbend uncurl unfold unravel unsnarl untwist

WEAK

make plumb put in order put perpendicular put straight put to rights put upright put vertical set to rights smarten up spruce up

Antonyms

STRONG

disarrange disorder disorganize disperse mess up mix up scatter

WEAK

bend curve move twist

Example Sentences

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As an immigrant, especially being Asian-American and the “model minority,” I understand her guidance as we grew up: Do things that are safe, make straight A’s, get into college.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“We have no gay equivalent of that. And they barely make straight movies like that anymore.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2022

Gay people aren’t sexless cherubs whose sole purpose in life is to make straight people more fabulous!

From Slate • Sep. 17, 2018

It is very difficult to make straight lines on a planetary surface.

From Textbooks • Oct. 13, 2016

We could hang around in pajamas and Skype with Simon and eat cookies every night and make straight As all the time.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli

make straight

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