CORRUGATE Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

corrugate

verb

Definition of corrugate

as in to crease

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Recent Examples of corrugate If earthy reed mats don't align with your taste, consider corrugated aluminum instead. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026 Waddell is even farther west, out past the old citrus groves and Luke Air Force Base, whose fighter jets would intermittently rattle the thin walls and corrugated roofing of my classroom for the next six weeks. — Chandler Fritz, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025 Its surface is corrugated to improve air circulation for more even baking. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025 Rather than doors built floor to ceiling, they are corrugated plastic sheets. — Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for corrugate

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Samsung has unveiled a new flexible display technology for foldable phones that’s designed to be slimmer, more durable, and less prone to creasing.

— Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 15 July 2026
Each shirt must be on a hanger and should be creased at the mid-point of the shoulder.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of crease

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When rolling, it is recommended to run the pasta through a pasta machine at the thickest setting first, then fold the pasta strip over itself into 3 thicknesses and repeat, before moving down a setting.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
And Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White would put up historical numbers for a few games before the league eventually folded for good out of shame.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026

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Russia -- one of the world's largest oil producers -- has introduced a swath of restrictions on petrol sales across the country, as Ukrainian strikes on its refineries, depots and logistics crimp domestic supply.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
The rate of inflation is stuck above 3% and higher costs have been squeezing businesses and households, while threatening to crimp broader economic growth.

— Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

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Its mouth-puckering quality comes from acetic acid made from grain alcohol.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
Behar then puckered her lips for a peck on the mouth, and when Mount leaned in, her left arm reached around his right side, appearing to pull him in for a longer, more passionate kiss.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026

Definition of pucker

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Unfortunately, linen is well-known for being easily wrinkled, and proper washing is crucial to maintain the integrity of linen.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 July 2026
There’s arguably nothing more annoying than rushing out the door to an event, only to realize your dress is wrinkled and needs to be steamed.

— Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 23 July 2026

Definition of wrinkle

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Pleated Pants The French do have a favorite pant detail—pleats.

— Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026
It is aimed at asking the question of what will happen when embroidery, pleating and feather work meet lacquer, bamboo weaving or ceramics in the city, famously known as the Paris of the East.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 23 June 2026

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