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as in to crumple
to create (as by crushing) an irregular mass of creases in
crinkled the candy wrapper up and threw it away
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Recent Examples of crinkle
Andre James, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
Large cheeseburger combo with crinkle fries or tots and a drink for about $10.
—Ella Gonzales
march 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
As a result, the new foliage may look crinkled or stunted, with the aphids usually plainly visible around the stem.
—Jon Vanzile, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
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Noun
As the last part of its name implied, the flounder was golden brown and piled up, hiding a bed of crinkle cut french fries, which was hiding a puddle of creamy coleslaw.
—Andre James, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
Large cheeseburger combo with crinkle fries or tots and a drink for about $10.
—Ella Gonzales
march 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
Also at the premiere was Charli XCX, who went pantsless in a gray corset and tights, and Kylie Jenner, who wore an ab-baring sculptural crinkled top and a low-rise long skirt.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
As a result, the new foliage may look crinkled or stunted, with the aphids usually plainly visible around the stem.
—Jon Vanzile, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crinkle
Noun
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Young olive trees have smooth, gray bark, while the bark develops interesting furrows as the plant ages.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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Each year without the dead only deepens the furrow of their absence.—
Sasha Geffen,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Not a leaf rustling toward autumn.—
Ellen Bass,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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End your drive with a stay at Chinati Hot Springs, and soak in the steaming springwater beneath rustling cottonwoods and the glittering expanse of Texas stars.—
Eva Frederick,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to National Geographic, as the Arabian plate began to move further under the Eurasian plate, the two plates crumpled together, creating the Zagros Mountains – an impressive stretch of peaks that still exist in Iran.—
Sarah Tamimi,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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For my upcoming spring and summer trips, I’ve been focused on pieces that stay polished no matter how long they’ve been packed, from breezy maxi dresses to one-and-done jumpsuits that won’t come out crumpled.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Since the material never wrinkles, the pants are the ideal pick for wearing on long travel days or packing in your suitcase.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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Nothing kills an outfit faster than a rigid denim waistband digging into your sides or linen trousers wrinkling at the first sign of sitting.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Charlotte Tilbury Products Used on Kate Hudson Makeup artist Tonya Brewer dappled the $36 Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Blur Concealer under Kate Hudson’s eyes for a crease-free base at the Oscars.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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The silky, drapey fabric stays cool in warm weather and is crease-resistant even after hours in your carry-on.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In contrast, her paced, crackling chorus serves as a recognition and reckoning.—
Caitlin Wolper Phillips,
Pitchfork,
4 May 2026
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This anger crackles around him like a smoldering fire, igniting and engulfing everyone from the workers on his farm, his meek sister Férula (Fernanda Castillo), to Clara and, eventually, to their daughter, Blanca (Sara Becker and later Fernanda Urrejola), Alba’s idealistic mother.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Plus, van Ness explains that the product doesn’t have to be used for heat styling alone—curly or textured hair can simply scrunch it in to help smooth unwanted frizz too.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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Louis' scrunched up face got an affectionate giggle out of his dad as the two sat side-by-side at the 80th anniversary of VE Day in 2025.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The bird appears to enjoy the flight and can be heard squeaking from inside the cabin.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Flyers responded on the very next shift, less than 15 seconds later, as Alex Bump was able to squeak the puck past Pittsburgh goalie Arturs Silovs to cut the lead in half.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Crinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crinkle. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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