as in creasing
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 puckering
The accoutrements have been carefully hand-hewn and gilded, boasting an attractive luster and the faces of a sun puckering her lips plus two sleepy moons on the earrings.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The innovation eliminated unflattering creases along the back and puckering along the inseam.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
Collins answered the question by puckering his mouth and shaking his head.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The innovation eliminated unflattering creases along the back and puckering along the inseam.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
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
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The hydrating ingredients help prevent caking or creasing as the day wears on, creating natural, even coverage.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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In fact, one shopper even credits it with improving sagging corners around the mouth and forehead creasing.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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On Monday, a folding chair was positioned outside the front door of Diagne’s former residence.—
Peggy O'Hare,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Drive further ties into the Stakeout family by borrowing the Stakeout Spark's style of folding multi-plier chassis.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2026
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The report noted wrinkling on Smith’s hands from water immersion, according to People.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
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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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“Puckering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puckering. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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