straighten
verb (used with or without object)
to make or become straight in direction, form, position, character, conduct, condition, etc. (often followed by up orout ).
will straighten
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future tenseof straighten.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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“A lot of us, our hope is that eventually, history will straighten this all out and say, no, Gloria came in a little later, and her very loyal supporters have backtracked that history.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Shake pan once or twice if dough is unevenly distributed; it will straighten out as it bakes.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 4, 2022
Six-to-8-year-olds in particular will straighten up and start scrambling to figure out something to do that the teacher likes.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2020
His performance was hardly a disaster, but Harvey is still searching to find a formula that will straighten out his mechanics.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 23, 2016
His father hopes that bringing him to the United States will straighten out the teenager.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
