straight
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Dense planting forces the trees to grow straight without many branches, reducing knots in lumber.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
They even swept two series straight — before running into the Braves this week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
The Philippine central bank raised interest rates for the third straight meeting Thursday, seeking to keep inflation under control as higher energy prices threaten to push up costs across the economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
"We get higher salaries, and it goes straight to the cost of everything," Sindradottir complains.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
I wait for Dad to set her straight.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
The finished bowl is bright enough to make you sit up a little straighter.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
"There are certain judges who, if they're on the case, you kind of stand up a little bit straighter," said Edelson.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
I lifted several doors off their hinges in our house last month to refinish the hardware and hang them straighter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
Officers "stood up faster and straighter when he entered a room" and Zhang "wasn't afraid to talk to foreigners", Thompson wrote in a Substack post about his encounter.
From Barron's ● Feb. 4, 2026
He sat up a little straighter as he realized where they were: right next to the abandoned gas station where he saw the stray dog that morning.
From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers
It’s the straightest thing about me, how little I know about astrology.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
England's plan to Gill was clear after his success at Headingley: their lines were the straightest they have bowled at a batter in 16 years as the pace bowlers targeted the pads.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2025
He’s the straightest cat you will ever meet.
From Salon ● Dec. 15, 2023
Bright light also causes the pupil to contract, fostering a pinhole effect, which reduces distortion by limiting your eyes to the straightest and most focused light rays.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 17, 2022
They went back and cut the straightest branch they could find from one of the trees.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
Vocabulary lists containing straight
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 4
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
