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
To cap it all off, participants will take on what is considered to be one of the world’s most mouth-puckering sour candies, Barnetts Mega Sour.
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Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
The innovation eliminated unflattering creases along the back and puckering along the inseam.
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Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Jan. 2026
Collins answered the question by puckering his mouth and shaking his head.
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Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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.
—
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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Finally, whereas many concealers are prone to caking and creasing on my dry skin, Tarte’s buttery formula plumps fine lines instead of settling into crinkly areas.
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Light-diffusing pigments blur the look of dark circles, blemishes, and uneven skin tone with a soft-focus effect, while the proprietary Flex Form Matrix technology creates a breathable layer that moves with the skin throughout the day—without settling into fine lines or creasing.
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The two folding chairs are also lightweight, yet sturdy enough to hold up to 350 pounds.
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Samsung's folding phones are the market leaders for now.
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Dryer sheets soften and release wrinkles in fabrics that are prone to wrinkling, such as cotton and linen.
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As celebrity stylist Ron Jefferies suggested during my interview, try to stick with cotton fabrics and poly-blends to avoid wrinkling.
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“Puckering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puckering. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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