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
Karen Pallarito, Health, 11 Aug. 2025
This sour takes no prisoners, unapologetically puckering your tastebuds.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 May 2025
That sort of a mouth pucker is my favorite thing about it, and just being slightly disrespectful to Keanu.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Breast Swelling or Dimpling Breast pain Changes in the size and shape of the breast
Dimpling, puckering, scaling, redness, or swelling
A new lump or thickening in the breast or armpit area
Nipple discharge
A nipple that has turned inward
There are many types of breast cancer.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 11 Aug. 2025
This sour takes no prisoners, unapologetically puckering your tastebuds.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
Noun
So the power pucker finally prevails, despite Donna.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 May 2025
That sort of a mouth pucker is my favorite thing about it, and just being slightly disrespectful to Keanu.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 Apr. 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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Whenever Heyward's name comes up for Hall of Fame consideration five years after his retirement, whoever is presenting his case should put Sunday night's game on a loop.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The world of November 18th has expanded in each previous book, from a personal loop to including more loopers—but now, the genre-pushing edges of the story blow outwards as Tara and the other loopers end up creating a headquarters of sorts in Bremen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Many fold up easily, and some soft pens even come with carrying cases.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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At the Harm Reduction Coalition of Santa Cruz County’s mobile syringe clinic, a single lamp shines a bright circle over folding tables stacked with boxes of soap, toothpaste, electrolytes, syringes, condoms and Narcan — a drug that can reverse opioid overdoses.—
Albert Chern,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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These are more prone to wrinkling than other weaves, so plan to remove them promptly from the dryer after washing (or iron them) if wrinkles bother you.—
Mary Grace Granados
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Use this setting for any clothing that specifies permanent press on the care tag, as well as with more delicate fabrics that tend to wrinkle.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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On just the second play of the second quarter, Lacy was off to the race, finding a seam and busting out a 73-yard touchdown run to go up 7-3 after the extra point.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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His four-seam fastball averages about 94 MPH.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Generally Septic-Safe Types of Toilet Papers 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,
26 Dec. 2025
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Stainless steel is a poor conductor, meaning a single-ply pan made of stainless steel would cook inconsistently, with numerous hot and cold spots.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Dec. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Overly Elaborate Pleats Heavy, elaborate pleats can make curtains look stiff and overly formal, which is why designers are favoring simpler, more elegant pleat styles.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Dec. 2025
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Her skirt has pleats, just like this Amazon find that’s going for $37.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
5 Dec. 2025
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“Pucker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pucker. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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