CORRUGATING Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

corrugating

verb

present participle of corrugate

as in folding

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If not, find another box or even a large, zippered plastic bag that’s big enough to accommodate the wig without folding it.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
That has included multiple rounds of layoffs; shutdown of print editions of magazines including Self and Teen Vogue; and folding music site Pitchfork into GQ.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of folding

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The formula is designed to deliver up to 16 hours of wear without primer and is resistant to creasing, caking, fading and smudging.

— Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of creasing

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

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
To cap it all off, participants will take on what is considered to be one of the world’s most mouth-puckering sour candies, Barnetts Mega Sour.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026

Definition of puckering

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But Mulderrig’s red Harley-Davidson Sportster slammed into the rear passenger side of Oates’ Cadillac, crumpling the back corner and twisting the wheel out of shape.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Euphoric players cavorting in disbelief, long-suffering fans crumpling to their knees in tears, commentators’ voices cracking at the drama of it all.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of crumpling

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The floor-length dress was crafted with a sweetheart neckline, with some fabric ruching and pleating at the bodice.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Place dough circles in the wells of a 12-cup muffin tray, pressing into bottoms and up sides, pleating edges as needed.

— Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025

Definition of pleating

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