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as in to crumple
to create (as by crushing) an irregular mass of creases in
crinkled the candy wrapper up and threw it away
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Recent Examples of crinkle
Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
This topper is made of 95% organic latex with a soft, crinkle cotton cover.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Apr. 2025
Are fine lines and creases around your lids crinkling your eye makeup look?
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Whereas cotton poplin and tiered versions might look dated in a year or two, this crinkle version is seasonless.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
This topper is made of 95% organic latex with a soft, crinkle cotton cover.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
Verb
The blue sedan had amassed a collection of vines and brush, lost its windshield and windows and had its hood crinkled along its journey through Sugartree Creek.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Apr. 2025
Are fine lines and creases around your lids crinkling your eye makeup look?
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crinkle
Noun
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That central bank drama is piling even more attention Friday’s speech by Fed Chair Jay Powell, who even in precedented times can move markets with a single furrow of his brow.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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Swaziland continued to plough its own political furrow against its larger neighbor until the end of apartheid.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In a matter of just a few days, the county judge, his son, his nephew, and one of his closest allies had been arrested in two separate incidents — the cattle-rustling case and the jury-duty hearing.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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During the 1880s, the brothers lived here and made their livelihood rustling cattle and horses, while at the same time disposing of unsuspecting ranchers who wandered too close to their hideout.—
Patti Nickell,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Barkov crumpled to the ice during the team’s first full preseason practice after minor contact Thursday.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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The sixth inning also featured a frightening moment when Cleveland’s David Fry, squaring around to bunt, took a 99 mph fastball from Skubal off his face, crumpling to the dirt as Skubal reacted with distress.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These luxe styles travel well, won’t wrinkle easily, and can adapt to cabin temperature changes.—
Gabriela Garcia,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Then there’s Vince Panaro, the main character of the season and weasel of all weasels, a man whose mere mention triggers noses wrinkling in distaste.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The makeup was similar to the high glam Williams has donned before, comprised of a bright undereye, bronze and mauve shadow across her crease, faux lashes, warm-toned contour under her cheekbones, an earthy brown lip liner and nude lipstick.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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The high waist slims creases and hugs snugly above the hip bone.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Hollywood actor’s devilish features and unmistakable crackling voice make for a pitch-perfect pair with Solnicki’s sardonic sensibility.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
28 Sep. 2025
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Storm clouds were building, and lightning was crackling.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The cast scrunched out easily, leaving curls soft and natural-looking.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
30 Sep. 2025
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Using your hands, gently scrunch up the phyllo sheet from the middle and nestle it on top of the chicken mixture.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Spray it on a squeaking door hinge, drawer, or otherwise to make opening and closing it smoother and quieter.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
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Bryce Young gets going, Tetairoa McMillan scores his first NFL TD and the Panthers squeak by Atlanta, avoiding the 0-3 start.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Crinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crinkle. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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