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
Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 24 Apr. 2025
Since the kimono fabrics have no give but the knits naturally stretch, puckering would seem to be inevitable.
—Kelly Wetherille, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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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
Alberta leans in, puckers her lips ever so slightly and… Pete facepalms her, much to her embarrassment.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 24 Apr. 2025
Since the kimono fabrics have no give but the knits naturally stretch, puckering would seem to be inevitable.
—Kelly Wetherille, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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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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But rising import costs from tariffs have thrown her for a loop.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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This creates a self-reinforcing loop: as activity on the chain increases, so does the pool of capital available to users, which in turn improves trading execution, reduces slippage, and boosts overall yield.—
Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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The eye cups fold down for glasses-wearers but not easily.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
25 June 2025
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Local police folded up the banner and took it away.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
24 June 2025
Verb
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The 30-percent linen two-piece is breathable, comfortable, and resists wrinkling—ideal for flights and airport days.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
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Since the dawn of time, fashion lovers have been searching for ways to keep their breezy summer outfits from wrinkling without having to drag around a personal steamer.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Lane Bryant Lena Flutter-sleeve Knit Dress Short, sweet, and full of personality, this soft knit dress has flutter sleeves, a surplice neckline, and princess seams for a comfortable feel and tailored look.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2025
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The water didn’t pool or get caught in the seams, and the umbrella dried in a few hours.—
Sandi Schwartz,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 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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The front pleat featured on the top offers a compelling alternative to graphic T-shirts and even bustier tops.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
19 June 2025
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Also, wide-leg styles are having quite the moment, so don’t shy away from airy pleats or bell-bottoms.—
Catie Pusateri,
Glamour,
17 June 2025
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“Pucker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pucker. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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