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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 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
Her hair is frizzy, or her dress is rumpled, but that disheveledness was something that Turini wanted to explore in Maddie’s wardrobe to signify her lack of self.
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Kerensa Cadenas, IndieWire, 16 Aug. 2024
Cooley was a prosecutor straight out of central casting, as Trump might put it, gray-haired and a bit rumpled, who gave the impression of having witnessed more than his share of crime victims’ pain.
—Dan Morain, The Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2024
It was returned to me with its chiffon over-layer in shreds and my previously thriving silk buds were rumpled, drooping, and wilted—like a flower bed dug up by the neighbor’s dog.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 20 July 2024
Hôtel Le Garage: A chic, intimate property that has helped transform a quiet nook of the city into a magnet for the cosmopolitan and artfully rumpled.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2024
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Kerensa Cadenas, IndieWire, 16 Aug. 2024
Cooley was a prosecutor straight out of central casting, as Trump might put it, gray-haired and a bit rumpled, who gave the impression of having witnessed more than his share of crime victims’ pain.
—Dan Morain, The Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2024
It was returned to me with its chiffon over-layer in shreds and my previously thriving silk buds were rumpled, drooping, and wilted—like a flower bed dug up by the neighbor’s dog.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 20 July 2024
Hôtel Le Garage: A chic, intimate property that has helped transform a quiet nook of the city into a magnet for the cosmopolitan and artfully rumpled.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumple
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Then Jayson Tatum crumpled to the court in Madison Square Garden and the more painful reality is the Cavs may have missed a chance at a championship.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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My heart crumples on the Friday morning of a Dad Weekend, knowing that the kiss goodbye before school is not just for the day.—
Domenica Ruta,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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The 30-percent linen two-piece is breathable, comfortable, and resists wrinkling—ideal for flights and airport days.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
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Since the dawn of time, fashion lovers have been searching for ways to keep their breezy summer outfits from wrinkling without having to drag around a personal steamer.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
13 June 2025
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The Justice Department has filed similar prosecutions in recent years, as well as created an initiative aimed at disrupting the threat.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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As discussed ad nauseum Iran could disrupt shipping in the Arabian/Persian Gulf, but only partly and only for a brief period.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Audiences scrunched under the Jay Pritzker Pavilion fringe, only to play musical chairs dodging the structure’s many (and ever-changing) leaky spots.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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Simply shake, spray on damp or dry hair, and scrunch for effortlessly chic waves.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
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At times, the juror would widen her eyes and furrow her brow, appearing to be skeptical of some of Mia’s testimony.—
Erik Ortiz,
NBC news,
2 June 2025
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People on TikTok openly share negative experiences, cry on camera, discuss red carpet looks from their beds, or talk about books while rolling their eyes, furrowing their brows, and raising their voices.—
Leila Herrmann,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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Prosecutors alleged Kelsey illegally shuffled money from his state senate campaigin committee to his federal campaign.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Each of these had a variable number of lithium atoms at each of the corners of these structures, and molecular simulations showed that lithium ions could readily move between these locations, allowing the material to shuffle ions around rapidly.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
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Of course, the real bulk and weight comes from the remainder of the kit, particularly the 25.3-lb (11.5-kg) folding hammock stand.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 July 2025
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Fit the top crust over the filling; fold edges under, sealing to bottom crust, and crimp.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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For warmth and dimension, Young loves the LYS No Limits Cream Bronzer Stick, which melts into the skin without creasing or caking.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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Images and videos showcase the women’s jeans in motion, from soaking in seawater and creasing on the sand to fading under the sun.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 June 2025
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“Rumple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumple. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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