Synonyms for

Straightening

Verb / ˈstreɪtʌnɪŋ / / ˈstreɪtnɪŋ / Another word for straightening — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of making something straight or the process of becoming straight.

Synonyms & similar words

neaten straighten rollout unbend straightenout squareaway cleanup tidyup bend tidy aligning adjusting correcting fixing leveling rectifying setting evening smoothing unbending unwrinkling unrolling untwisting unfurling uncoiling uncurling unwinding unraveling unruffling untangling

Example sentences

  1. He is straightening his tie for the school photo.
  2. Mom is straightening the tablecloth for dinner.
  3. The hairdresser is straightening her customer's hair.
  4. The carpenter is straightening the crooked shelf.
  5. The teacher is straightening the stack of papers.

Quotes

  • "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." - Albert Einstein
  • "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill
  • "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." - Steve Jobs

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