RUMPLE Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

rumple

verb

Definition of rumple

as in to crumple

to create (as by crushing) an irregular mass of creases in the guest rumpled the antique bedspread by lying down on it

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as in to wrinkle

to develop creases or folds the linen skirt rumpled as soon as she started wearing it

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as in to disrupt

to undo the proper order or arrangement of the aunt would invariably rumple the little boy's hair whenever she came to visit

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Recent Examples of rumple He was rumpled in the summer heat and wearing a collarless white shirt. — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026 Outfits that don't look rumpled straight out of my luggage, like my favorite pair of wrinkle-free pants, are a must-have. — Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2025 These comfort-forward essentials are designed to minimize aches, maximize rest and help any traveler arrive feeling more refreshed than rumpled. — Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025 The covers and sheets on the oversized double bed were rumpled and askew. — Timothy Crouse, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for rumple

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Inflation is part of the show, as across the valley floor, enormous envelopes lie crumpled in fields before fans slowly give them shape—then the burners start, sending pulses of orange through the fabric.

— Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
According to National Geographic, as the Arabian plate began to move further under the Eurasian plate, the two plates crumpled together, creating the Zagros Mountains — an impressive stretch of peaks that still exist in Iran.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of crumple

Verb

Time can wrinkle a face and rust a piece of steel, but for Chuck Wehrli 25 years is not nearly long enough to fade a memory.

— Noel Brennan, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
Crafted from quality linen, the dress has earned praise from shoppers for its high-quality fabric that’s easy to wash and doesn’t look overly wrinkled.

— Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of wrinkle

Verb

Improved logistics for Saudi crude exports have reduced the market's assessment of how much supply is at risk, Massabni said, adding that oil prices reflect not just available barrels but also the probability of those supplies being disrupted.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
The situation in Bangladesh highlights the dangers of disrupting vaccine supplies, Nuzzo says.

— Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of disrupt

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Robinson appeared to furrow his brow and smirk as the text messages about the engravings were displayed in the courtroom.

— Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
This year’s Emmy nominations are evidence of that, as ever, with plenty to furrow a brow or jump on a soapbox over.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2026

Definition of furrow

Verb

The space suddenly swells with agents, assistants, clients and others shuffling through for lunch.

— Oren Peleg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
Others, for certain, are incubated by gridiron versions of cheer moms, who shuffle their sons around in search of stardom.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of shuffle

Verb

If Curry Village is on your Yosemite itinerary — for the canvas tent cabins, the shower house after a long day on the trail or a base camp for Half Dome — there’s a piece of health news worth folding into your trip planning.

— The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Since the last time the area had been grazed, a year earlier, the grasses had grown to chest height and then folded under their own weight.

— Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of fold

Verb

The formula is designed to deliver up to 16 hours of wear without primer and is resistant to creasing, caking, fading and smudging.

— Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of crease

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