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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
Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2025
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
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
Crafted with a blend of three cheeses, the smashed patty is served on a Parker House Bun and topped with two crinkle pickles but no sauce.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2025
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
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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In summer, listen for the sound of cicadas or wind rustling through the leaves.—
West Virginia Tourism,
AFAR Media,
9 May 2025
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The men heard rustling in the bushes uphill to their right.—
Benjamin Alva Polley,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2025
Verb
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Hohensee crumpled it up, tossed it in the trash and went to sleep.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
18 May 2025
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The resulting findings include many surprises—from why there are volcanoes in Virginia to how the crust beneath New England is weirdly crumpled.—
Alexandra Witze,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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It is also made from a non-iron fabric that won’t wrinkle, and comes in both slim and classic fits.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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It’s made from a soft and summer-friendly cotton and polyester blend that won’t wrinkle easily (even when it’s stuffed into a packing cube), and it’s earned an impressive 4.3-star average rating at Amazon.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2025
Noun
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These satin scrunchies are designed to be gentle on hair, prevent creases and reduce breakage.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
21 May 2025
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Hampton, assisted by fellow newcomer Mekhi Becton, the massive and athletic right guard, portends this bleak scenario for opposing safeties particularly in the second half of games: Hampton zipping through a crease and attacking downfield – a 221-pounder with 4.46 speed.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
Verb
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And the first scene with a huge audience that’s crackling with electricity.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
1 June 2025
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The smile crackles through Junior Adams’ retellings of the glory days in Eugene, Ore., of the quarterback who saw the game a move ahead of the headsets on his own Duck sideline.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Simply shake, spray on damp or dry hair, and scrunch for effortlessly chic waves.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
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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
Verb
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Indiana let their foot off the gas down the stretch, and New York was able to do just enough to squeak out the victory.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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On Capitol Hill, the president's big, beautiful bill squeaks through the House.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
25 May 2025
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“Crinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crinkle. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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