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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The lift even handles my 150-pound mattress with ease, not even creasing a pillow.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
7 Jan. 2026
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Bell even says it can be used under the eyes as well to help prevent your concealer from creasing.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
23 Dec. 2025
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Still, Samsung in some ways is off to a stronger start with the Galaxy Z TriFold than the earliest folding smartphones.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
5 Jan. 2026
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Even worse, folding them back to flat-form following use has been difficult or impossible.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2026
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This bedding is the antithesis of scratchy, boasting a buttery feel and polished look with minimal wrinkling thanks to the sateen weave.—
Nora Taylor,
Architectural Digest,
23 Dec. 2025
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Dryer sheets soften and release wrinkles in fabrics that are prone to wrinkling, such as cotton and linen.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Puckering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puckering. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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