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
Collins answered the question by puckering his mouth and shaking his head.
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Matt Barrows, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Matt Barrows, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puckering
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Especially under the eyes, my concealer melts into the skin without creasing.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Sep. 2025
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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
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Officers recovered a folding knife near the outbound light rail platform, the affidavit said.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Built using a folding pattern called Miura-Ori, the robot can be swallowed as a compact object.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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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
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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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