as in to crease
to pull the sides of (something, such as skin or cloth) together so that folds or wrinkles are formed
puckered the fabric before adding stitches
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Recent Examples of pucker
Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Nothing really pulls or puckers, which is difficult to achieve on this type of build.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
Alberta leans in, puckers her lips ever so slightly and… Pete facepalms her, much to her embarrassment.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 24 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Clinically-proven to increase lip volume by up to 20% and reduce fine lines by up to 33%, the smoothing formula will prettify your pucker.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Nothing really pulls or puckers, which is difficult to achieve on this type of build.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
These leaf enclosures become puckered and are easy to notice.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
Alberta leans in, puckers her lips ever so slightly and… Pete facepalms her, much to her embarrassment.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pucker
Verb
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For warmth and dimension, Young loves the LYS No Limits Cream Bronzer Stick, which melts into the skin without creasing or caking.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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Images and videos showcase the women’s jeans in motion, from soaking in seawater and creasing on the sand to fading under the sun.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Sheen Falls Lodge is only a few miles outside the Ring of Kerry, the 111-mile loop that traces the coastline of the relaveragh Peninsula.—
Peter Terzian,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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But with two loops of the Mûr, another debate was over when the winner would attack — on the first loop, with 15km to go, or up the final climb.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Fit the top crust over the filling; fold edges under, sealing to bottom crust, and crimp.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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When you’re done using it, fold the device into a compact size that’s small enough to slip into your bag.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Clothes removed from these bags are almost always wrinkled.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
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These travel pants are made from lightweight, breathable fabric that drapes oh-so-perfectly along the legs and doesn’t wrinkle easily, even after a long flight.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Additionally, packaging defects such as weak seams or improper sealing can allow contamination or gas leaks that lead to uneven pressure.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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The exterior is clad in black standing seam metal siding, with pine wood accenting.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Shutters or reinforcing with ply board can be used to block flying debris, which is the leading cause of structural breaches, these help prevent extensive damage and costly repairs.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Fortunately, companies and brands that use premium cashmere will usually have information on their websites; generally speaking, the more details provided — length of fibers, ply, and gauge — the better the sweater.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The corrugation process guarantees that the containers are robust and lightweight, which is necessary for stacking and transportation in an efficient manner.—
CMG Containers,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2024
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Electrons in today’s graphene can move up to a micrometer before getting scattered by imperfections, such as corrugations in the surface of the material or grain boundaries between adjacent crystal patches.—
Chun-Yung Sung,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Jan. 2012
Noun
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They’re designed with a stretchy fabric and feature two front pleats for stylish dimension that can be dressed up for nights out.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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The high-waisted is supportive, the pleats add a cute flair, and the three pockets—yes, three—are great for carrying all the small must-haves without needing a bag.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
1 July 2025
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“Pucker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pucker. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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