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as in linear
free from irregularities or digressions in course
in the wide, open spaces of the West some rural roads are incredibly straight
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as in honest
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
a store owner known and trusted for his straight dealings
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as in pure
free from added matter
would you like that whiskey straight or with soda?
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as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
you should be straight with your boss and tell him that you're not happy with the current situation
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as in direct
going straight to the point clearly and firmly
a politician who can never give a straight answer to questions about his positions
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as in sober
not having one's mind affected by alcohol
I'll drive the car, since I seem to be the only one of us who is straight at the moment
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as in consecutive
following one after another without others coming in between
I was awake for two straight days
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as in right
in a direct line or course
when we got to the airport, we went straight to the baggage claim area
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as in openly
in an honest and direct manner
we gave it to him straight: his performance would have to improve—or he was out
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Recent Examples of straight
Scott Thompson, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
Her glam included a voluminous straight hairdo, along with a makeup look that featured a hint a of a smokey eye and a nude lip.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.
—Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
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Mixon would later rush for his third touchdown of the night, which was the kill shot for the Cowboys, who have now lost five straight games and moved to 3-7.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
Her glam included a voluminous straight hairdo, along with a makeup look that featured a hint a of a smokey eye and a nude lip.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
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Send them straight to the source with Martha Stewart’s Favorite Recipes and Lessons for a Lifetime of Entertaining, which just so happens to be her 100th book!
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.
—Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight
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The company reported in August that its operating income from its linear networks fell 6% to $966 million in its third fiscal quarter, from $1 billion in the same quarter in 2023.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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People — especially young folks — are getting less of their news and political information through linear television networks and more of it via digital outlets including social media and podcasts.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Simard: Some of it is just combined with comedy in general, to be honest.Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Stick to transparent, honest consent methods that respect users and ensure compliance.Ian Cohen, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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It has also been found that THCV in its purest form can calm the unreasonable urge to overeat while also reducing hunger cravings.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Mack doesn’t put on his helmet and pads, but that doesn’t mean the day is one of pure relaxation.Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 8 Nov. 2024
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The need led to mostly universal – if often reluctant – support for the tax measure among city leaders, and outspoken support from fire and police departments.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Related Articles Colorado 2024 election results: Who won, who lost and races still too close to call Live Denver election results Boebert, 37, an outspoken supporter of former President Donald Trump, barely defeated Democrat Adam Frisch for a second term in the 3rd District in 2022.Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
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The second measure would require certain health care providers to spend 98% of revenues from the discount prescription drug program on direct patient care.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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And that’s put him on a direct collision course with some of the 80,000 scientists, researchers, doctors and other officials who work for the Department of Health and Human Services, especially with President-elect Donald Trump tapping him to head the agency.Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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This would be go with the greater North American trend of California sober and Gen Z drifting away from alcohol and more into marijuana.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Milwaukee man recently charged with driving the wrong way down Interstate 94 toward Vice President Kamala Harris’ motorcade last week must stay sober while the criminal case against him is active, a court commissioner ruled on Wednesday.Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024
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Also for the second time this season, Ralston Valley (10-1) roared back to beat its rivals as junior QB Zeke Andrews ran in three touchdowns to secure the program’s third straight 10-win season and fourth consecutive quarterfinal bid.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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Hachimura sat out for the second consecutive night because of a sprained right ankle after missing Friday’s road win against the San Antonio Spurs.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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The Grizzlies were already without star guard Ja Morant, who hasn’t played since suffering pelvic muscle strains and subluxation (partial dislocation) in his right hip in last week’s matchup against the Lakers, Desmond Bane (strained right oblique) and GG Jackson (right foot surgery recovery).Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
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When drivers who kill rarely suffer any punishment more severe than a ticket and then get right back on the road.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Straight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straight. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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