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
Matt Barrows, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Kardashian puckered her lips and gave the camera a smoldering look.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
So the power pucker finally prevails, despite Donna.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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Verb
Collins answered the question by puckering his mouth and shaking his head.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Kardashian puckered her lips and gave the camera a smoldering look.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
Protect your pucker while pampering it with this vitamin C mineral lip serum that comes in two shades that flatter everyone: Baby Pink and Neutral Peach.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
So the power pucker finally prevails, despite Donna.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pucker
Verb
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The Slip Silk Scrunchies are designed to hold hair without creasing, causing friction, or stealing moisture.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
23 Jan. 2026
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The ubiquitous appeal of the style has challenged underwear designers to find ways to reduce the potential for creasing and make even a full-coverage design undetectable.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The warehouse completes a full closed-loop auto-material flow system that moves information on raw materials, panels, parts, garments and final shipments seamlessly through the production logic model.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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Sweeney also opted for a more laidback loop in other photos, wearing a pink SYRN shirt with an Eastie top and yellow SYRN underwear.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The men claimed a pair of metal folding chairs set beside the campfire; Adi found a seat on a big knob of driftwood.—
Jonathan Miles,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Graduates wear full-length gowns over dress clothes and sit in folding chairs on the field.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Many shower curtain liners can be washed in the washing machine with baking soda to bust through tough grime and mildew and a towel to keep the liner from wrinkling.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
19 Jan. 2026
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Even if your flight is only a quick duration, no one wants to look sloppy, wrinkled, or feel uncomfortable.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Wyatt Kaiser caught a clearing attempt by Eetu Luostarinen at the left point to keep the Blackhawks in the zone and took it to the top of the near circle before sending a cross-ice seam pass to Ilya Mikheyev.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Captured in a fine seam of polished gold, this soft pink quartz heart pendant is wearable year-round.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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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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Our two contenders feature this silk number with a careful pleat design (does far more legwork than any performance velvet throw in the same shade).—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
20 Jan. 2026
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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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“Pucker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pucker. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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