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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruck
Verb
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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.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
10 May 2026 -
The father was wearing a button-down shirt, creased from wear but evidently well-ironed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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In 1980 and ’81, Ghirri was lured to Amsterdam, invited by the Polaroid company to experiment with its 20×24 Land Camera, a monstrous version of the then-ubiquitous SX-70 folding model.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The emotional labor of managing everyone else’s comfort becomes folded into the job description.—
Kelly Ehlers,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
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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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When succulents start to lose water, their thick leaves will pucker or look wrinkly.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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“Ruck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruck. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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