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verb

Definition of puckernext
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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noun

as in loop

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Recent Examples of pucker
Verb
Peach leaf curl causes stone fruit leaves to curl and pucker, even on trees sprayed with fungicide and horticultural oil last winter. — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026 These days, everyone’s in a pretty pickle Cue the jokes about puckering up. — Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 2 May 2026
Noun
Nothing a shot of mezcal with the pucker of sour apple can’t blot out. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026 One had no beak, only a crimson pucker between its dark-bright eyes. — Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pucker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pucker
  1. crease
  2. loop
  3. fold
  4. seam
  5. wrinkle
  6. ply
  7. corrugation
  8. pleat
Verb
  • Its fine powders fill in fine lines instead of creasing around them, too.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • This one is formulated specifically for the under-eye area to softly highlight and brighten your look while keeping creasing at bay.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 27 June 2026
Definition of crease
Noun
  • Ask about restraint systems, since grooming loops and harnesses should secure the animal without causing stress or restricting breathing.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
  • Researchers also aim to integrate the sensing-actuation loop directly into soft robots, enabling instinctive responses, while using its rich force signals to improve perception and interaction in complex environments.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of loop
Verb
  • England folded, Norway won 2-0, and ended up topping the group and going to their first World Cup since 1938.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Across the aisle on the entry side, the compact kitchen block equips trailer cooks with a dual-burner gas stove with hard lid, rectangular sink, 59-L fridge and two wing-like worktops - one that folds down and one that removes and stores away.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 July 2026
Definition of fold
Noun
  • This is helping to drive some consumers to purchase fewer, better items that last longer and are worth repairing — think lined pants in natural fibers or silk dresses with more generous seam allowances to leave space to take the piece in or out.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • The gear knob is hand-turned solid walnut to authentically match the original, while the racing seats are trimmed in custom period vinyl with stitched heat-seam detailing in a matching green tone.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 July 2026
Definition of seam
Verb
  • Her husband wrinkled his forehead, momentarily, as if trying to place her.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
  • Crepey skin is an inevitable part of aging, and it’s characterized by loose, thin, and wrinkled skin on the neck, hands, jawline, and around the mouth.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 July 2026
Definition of wrinkle
Noun
  • On top of the inner liner is the carcass ply.
    — Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
  • The 38-year-old living legend plies his trade for Miami FC and hopes to lead Argentina to a repeat as World Cup champion in 2026.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 26 May 2026
Definition of ply
Noun
  • Fluting and corrugation have also been added to the plate for longitudinal stiffness, and better traction comes via a Pwrtrac rubber outsole.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Dec. 2025
  • 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
Definition of corrugation
Noun
  • In addition to changing the lighting and painting the walls, Miranda-Martin prioritized the window treatments, with pinch pleat curtains from Ikea.
    — Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • The chic quarter-button front, preppy collar, and inverted back pleat add understated yet fashion-forward details, making this an easy, polished look prepared for whatever’s on the itinerary.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
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