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put 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 make straight put in order put perpendicular 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

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Later in September, Laxamana described being put straight to work as the number of cattle milk samples was ramping up.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2024

"You wanted Harry Kane to get on the scoresheet because there were a few demons he wanted to put straight," added ex-England striker Carlton Cole on Final Score.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2022

Khan responded with an indignant tweet saying that the “record needs to be put straight on Mr. Trump’s tirade against Pakistan,” which he said had suffered more than 75,000 casualties in the fight against terrorism.

From Washington Post • Dec. 5, 2018

While there have been some attempts at diaper recycling, for the most part dirty one-use diapers are not considered recyclable and are best put straight in the trash.

From New York Times • May 29, 2018

It shouldn’t be put straight into the pan, that makes it tough.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque

put straight

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