CRIMPING Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

crimping

verb

present participle of crimp

as in pinching

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as in corrugating

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Verb

Deadhead the dead flowers by hand, pinching and twisting the blooms away from the stems.

— Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026
If the mushroom stalks have a tough outer layer, lightly peel them by pinching the skin at the base of the stalk and pulling it upward toward the cap.

— Laura Mclively, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of pinching

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If Curry Village is on your Yosemite itinerary — for the canvas tent cabins, the shower house after a long day on the trail or a base camp for Half Dome — there’s a piece of health news worth folding into your trip planning.

— The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Caroline Scheufele, Chopard’s artistic director and copresident, stayed near the step-and-repeat, gamely posing for photos with guests and frequently folding her hands into a heart shape while doing so.

— Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

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McDonald's is one brand Kahn pointed to as having stood the test of time by tweaking its offerings, adjusting to trends and maintaining fresh appeal.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
CookUnity launched in 2016, with the premise of tweaking the recipe in the increasingly crowded business of serving meals to harried consumers who have little time to cook or prepare dinner.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of tweaking

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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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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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