RUCK Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

ruck

verb

Definition of ruck

as in to crease

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Its fine powders fill in fine lines instead of creasing around them, too.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
This one is formulated specifically for the under-eye area to softly highlight and brighten your look while keeping creasing at bay.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 27 June 2026

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When Britain withdrew from the Gulf, Qatar declined to fold into the federation that became the United Arab Emirates and took independence alone in 1971, under Sheikh Ahmad bin Ali, before Hamad's branch of the family held power.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Rather than just trimming stems and plopping them in a vase, reflexing plays with the form of the flower by gently folding petals backwards to open up the bloom.

— Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

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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.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
Hockey drama Off Campus was renewed for a second season before lovers Hannah (Ella Bright) and Garrett (Belmont Cameli) even puckered up onscreen.

— Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026

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