corrugating

present participle of corrugate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrugating
Verb
  • View gallery - 9 images The new Hex from New Zealand company KEA Outdoors looks like an unassuming folding EDC (everyday carry) knife upon first glance.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Continue folding them, following the angle of the cuts, until the crust is entirely pleated.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Especially under the eyes, my concealer melts into the skin without creasing.
    Essence, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Here’s a cotton dress that resists wrinkles thanks to its poplin fabric—a tight weave that boosts durability and prevents creasing.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Collins answered the question by puckering his mouth and shaking his head.
    Matt Barrows, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • For the nuptials, Bella wore an plunging green gown with pleating on the bodice and a thigh-high slit up the floor-sweeping ruffled skirt.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The dress included pleating throughout with a cutout featured just below the cape of the dress.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Corrugating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrugating. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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