straightening (out)

verb

present participle of straighten (out)
as in smoothing

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  1. smoothing
  2. fraying
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  • Wireless, shaping and smoothing bra styles and underwear packs are also available.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The brand has also become a go-to for figure-flattering wardrobe staples that combine timeless designs and smoothing, comfortable fabrics that work with you rather than against you.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2026
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  • Can President Trump hold his fraying coalition together, or will these red flags lead to a blue wave?
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
  • By the late 1960s, confidence in technological progress was fraying.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of fraying
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“Straightening (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straightening%20%28out%29. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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