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
This one plays with puckering on both ends, along with a creamsicle color palette that’s ideal for setting on deck chairs and chaises surrounding the pool.
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026
The subtle bitterness is complemented with creamy cheese and a mouth-puckering lemon dressing.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026
The subtle bitterness is complemented with creamy cheese and a mouth-puckering lemon dressing.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
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.
—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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Flexi-form technology prevents creasing, while light refracting pigments blur the look of fine lines and texture.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The key here is to look for smart fits and dressy details, including creasing, pleating, and even embroidery.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
24 Mar. 2026
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When folding goes wrong, the protein often fails.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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This roundup includes a few simple additions to familiar recipes, such as tossing asparagus into a stir-fry, and a few fancier options, like folding morel mushrooms into a silky linguine.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Also wrinkling matters is Eiza González as Nick’s wife Alice, who also happens to be Mike’s secret lover.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 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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“Puckering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puckering. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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