as in creased
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 puckered
The gold medalist and Owens puckered up for a kiss before the Chicago Bears took on the New York Giants.
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Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Kardashian puckered her lips and gave the camera a smoldering look.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Kardashian puckered her lips and gave the camera a smoldering look.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puckered
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The father was wearing a button-down shirt, creased from wear but evidently well-ironed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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Pair with a cropped trench coat, creased denim, and shield sunglasses for an effortlessly cool look.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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The outings for both Yesavage and Schlittler folded seamlessly into their season resumés.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The drag came almost entirely from xAI, which was folded into SpaceX in the February merger.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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Depending on the variety, hosta leaves can be tiny, huge, cupped, or wrinkled and sport purple or white blooms.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
15 May 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,
9 May 2026
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“Puckered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puckered. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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