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as in furrow
a small fold in a soft and otherwise smooth surface
the old woman's face creased into wrinkles as she smiled the curtains cascaded onto the floor in ripples and wrinkles
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as in innovation
something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
the latest wrinkle in digital photography
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as in to crumple
to create (as by crushing) an irregular mass of creases in
sitting down on the bedspread wrinkled it
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Recent Examples of wrinkle
Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
In a fun wrinkle, the Atlanta Slam and its 2000 points has the possibility to drastically shake up the Tour Finals race.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
The slim fit of these long sleeves is perfect for tucking into bottoms, and the super-soft, stretchy fabric won’t wrinkle easily when folded into your travel bag.
—Amber Cardullo, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Look your best on vacation with these wrinkle-free mini, midi, and maxi dresses starting at $13 on Amazon.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
In a fun wrinkle, the Atlanta Slam and its 2000 points has the possibility to drastically shake up the Tour Finals race.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
The biggest downside to linen is its tendency to wrinkle easily.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
The slim fit of these long sleeves is perfect for tucking into bottoms, and the super-soft, stretchy fabric won’t wrinkle easily when folded into your travel bag.
—Amber Cardullo, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrinkle
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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
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That amount is expected to increase in the near future because AI innovation is outpacing the education of attorneys, said Nicholas Sanctis, a law student at Capital University Law School in Ohio.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, Weiss will be the company’s liaison on finance, research and technology, leading the deployment of automation and AI, among other areas of innovation.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ill-fitting socks can crease and may also contribute to blisters.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
25 Sep. 2025
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Like Brandon Flowers, subtle fine lines creased her forehead.—
Anna Haines,
Vogue,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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King, visibly upset, threatened to crumple.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Singh’s truck blocked both lanes of the northbound Turnpike, leading the Chrysler Town & Country minivan the three friends were riding in to slam into the semi’s 18-wheeler trailer, crumpling underneath it.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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Don Quixote is about refusing to see the world in its actual grubby reality; to rather gild it in the beauties of our own invention.—
Ed Simon
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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These projects try to infuse the adrenaline of Silicon Valley invention with the staidness of business reality.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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And some ankle booties with wedge heels might appear moderate, but can actually throw your weight onto the balls of your feet, scrunching your toes up against the toe box.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
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The reversal from the media and entertainment giant comes after Kimmel supporters pushed for a boycott of Disney’s content, products, and theme parks.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
23 Sep. 2025
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Two of those runs were the product of Iván Herrera’s two-run shot that landed in the Giants’ bullpen.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In one case, a 17-year-old died on June 1 while riding on top of a folding table tied to the back of his friend's car, according to Northampton County District Attorney Stephen Baratta.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Once you’re done with the paint roller, pour any leftover paint back into the can, carefully fold up the foil, and discard.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Wrinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrinkle. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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