ruck

verb

Definition of rucknext
as in to crease

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruck
  1. crease
  2. fold
  3. pucker
Verb
  • Samsung has unveiled a new flexible display technology for foldable phones that’s designed to be slimmer, more durable, and less prone to creasing.
    — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 15 July 2026
  • Each shirt must be on a hanger and should be creased at the mid-point of the shoulder.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of crease
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  • When rolling, it is recommended to run the pasta through a pasta machine at the thickest setting first, then fold the pasta strip over itself into 3 thicknesses and repeat, before moving down a setting.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • And Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White would put up historical numbers for a few games before the league eventually folded for good out of shame.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of fold
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  • Its mouth-puckering quality comes from acetic acid made from grain alcohol.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
  • Behar then puckered her lips for a peck on the mouth, and when Mount leaned in, her left arm reached around his right side, appearing to pull him in for a longer, more passionate kiss.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026
Definition of pucker
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“Ruck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruck. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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