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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
Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Although cotton is not always the most advisable material for travel, the gauzy crinkle texture of this top naturally disguises wrinkles.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2025
Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 20 Nov. 2024
Philadelphia Flyers fans of a certain age are permitted to shake their heads and crinkle their noses when they’re reminded of the details.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 10 July 2024
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Noun
Some of their bestsellers this winter include its core designs in nylon and spandex, like the Gabriella top and bottom, the Blake Micro Bike Shorts, the Bella Twist-Front One-Piece in crinkle fabric, and the Gigi top and bottom in shimmer fabric.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Although cotton is not always the most advisable material for travel, the gauzy crinkle texture of this top naturally disguises wrinkles.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
The jacket features two-way stretch for mobility and makes minimal noise on the run—there’s no annoying swoosh-swoosh or crinkling sound with every arm swing.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 20 Nov. 2024
Philadelphia Flyers fans of a certain age are permitted to shake their heads and crinkle their noses when they’re reminded of the details.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 10 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crinkle
Noun
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Eyes dart, brows furrow, and Holliday lets slip a slight grin, before skinning that smoke wagon and firing one shot into Ringo’s forehead.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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Where there once were homes and gardens was now a wide furrow of dirt, as if a giant had swiped his foot across it.—
Eduardo Medina,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The men heard rustling in the bushes uphill to their right.—
Benjamin Alva Polley,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2025
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In night mode, the small LED power indicator dims and the low fan setting registers just 19 dB. That’s considerably quieter than whispering or rustling leaves.—
Brad Moon,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Something similar might be happening in Tibet today as the tectonic plate carrying India rams into that of Asia and crumples the crust against the Tibetan plateau.—
Alexandra Witze,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Apr. 2025
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Photos from the scene showed the maroon car crumpled.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Office-appropriate pants that feel like sweats and don’t wrinkle?—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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Depending on the material, T-shirts can easily wrinkle and often require ironing, but be careful (or avoid altogether) ironing any decals on the T-shirt.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
Noun
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This prevents unwanted creases from forming and keeps it looking fresh for longer.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2025
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With six customizable heat settings, a hair-securing clamp that prevents creases and an auto-shutoff feature, this iron is a must-have for any beauty enthusiast.—
Nora Colomer
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2 May 2025
Verb
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The visitor sings scientific names of species over a musical score infused with sounds of flowing water and crackling ice.—
Keridwen Cornelius,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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This Blue Devils’ lineup has snapped and crackled all season, with plenty of pop, too, with .515 slugging percentage, outscoring opponents 294-146.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The generously sized 360-degree bowl cocoons curls and waves, ensuring uniform heat distribution and definition—perfect for scrunching your way to frizz-free, sculpted strands.—
Georgia Day,
Vogue,
14 May 2025
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All those fancy market reports can’t compete with actually watching someone struggle with your prototype, seeing their face scrunch up in confusion.—
Goran Paun,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Verb
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If squeaking is the issue, there are some simple solutions to look into as well.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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The full-length collection arrives at No. 40 on the Top Album Sales chart, barely squeaking onto the roster of bestsellers in the U.S. inside the top 40.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Crinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crinkle. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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