puckering

present participle of pucker

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of puckering Collins answered the question by puckering his mouth and shaking his head. Matt Barrows, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puckering
Verb
  • Especially under the eyes, my concealer melts into the skin without creasing.
    Essence, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Here’s a cotton dress that resists wrinkles thanks to its poplin fabric—a tight weave that boosts durability and prevents creasing.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Officers recovered a folding knife near the outbound light rail platform, the affidavit said.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Built using a folding pattern called Miura-Ori, the robot can be swallowed as a compact object.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Nothing kills an outfit faster than a rigid denim waistband digging into your sides or linen trousers wrinkling at the first sign of sitting.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Dokotoo Knit Turtleneck Sweater Chunky knits are typically more resistant to wrinkling, and this turtleneck is no exception.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Puckering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puckering. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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