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
Literary Hub, 10 July 2025
There was a small snag on one corner of the blanket, but there were no tears or puckering otherwise.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 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
The air inside the house is puckered with the images of dead birds on TV; kookaburras, magpies, cockatoos, eastern rosellas, and lorikeets, their wings charred and their small bodies limp, washing up on the coastlines of this continent down under on the righthand side of the map.
—Literary Hub, 10 July 2025
There was a small snag on one corner of the blanket, but there were no tears or puckering otherwise.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pucker
Verb
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The full-coverage formula doesn’t crease or cake.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Ill-fitting socks can crease and may also contribute to blisters.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This brand-new toy lets kids play with 32 jumbo-sized felt pieces that stick onto the board with hook-and-loop material.—
Clint Davis,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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The tennis ball demonstration encapsulates this philosophy, while showing not a pre-programmed set of movements, but a closed-loop perception-action system that interprets its surroundings and acts accordingly.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Engineers from Polytechnique Montréal have unveiled a new parachute concept based on kirigami, the Japanese art of folding and cutting.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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But instead of folding in the face of adversity, Penix rose to the occasion and put together arguably the best performance of his career, which has seemingly given him a huge confidence boost moving forward.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These luxe styles travel well, won’t wrinkle easily, and can adapt to cabin temperature changes.—
Gabriela Garcia,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Then there’s Vince Panaro, the main character of the season and weasel of all weasels, a man whose mere mention triggers noses wrinkling in distaste.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Journee Collection Romer Booties These ankle booties combine an almond toe and center seam detail for a sleek, modern shape.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Khalil Shakir is running up the seam, taking the cornerback with him and grabbing the attention of the deep middle safety.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To make a tire stronger, additional layers of canvas (called plies) were added.—
Wes Siler,
Outside,
16 Sep. 2025
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Standard toilet paper products that are generally beneficial for the septic system include recycled toilet paper, biodegradable toilet paper, tree-free toilet paper, single-ply toilet paper, and soft two-ply toilet paper.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Aug. 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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And—as expected—the solid rear axle does its usual dance on corrugations as well as its obligatory wag on big one-wheel bumps.—
Barry Winfield,
Car and Driver,
1 Aug. 2023
Noun
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Similarities include the charcoal color, draped silhouette, high-waist, and front pleats.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The back has a sophisticated pleat, and the double-layered material ensures non-transparency with wear.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Pucker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pucker. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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