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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The 23-year-old crumpled to the ground, clutching his left hand before walking off with trainers.

— Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026
By all accounts, DC Studios’ Supergirl crumpled beneath the red sun of paltry box-office returns, taking in just $38 million domestically over its opening weekend.

— Chris Lee, Vulture, 29 June 2026

Definition of crumple

Verb

As gray and wrinkled as the bottom of a mummy’s foot, the Cyclops’ face is wonderfully askew, like he was stepped on by someone even bigger than him.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Her husband wrinkled his forehead, momentarily, as if trying to place her.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026

Definition of wrinkle

Verb

The escalating standoff comes as the fragile truce reached last month has fractured, once again disrupting energy flows through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, which typically handles around 20% of the world's oil traffic.

— Sam Meredith,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Yanbu has become even more important during the war, serving as Saudi Arabia’s main crude export outlet as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of disrupt

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Pick Ups Toe pick-ups involve picking up small items by scrunching your toes around them.

— Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 17 July 2026
The compressive fabric creates a smoothing effect that doesn’t feel suffocating and the 7/8 length is perfect for my petite height since the bottoms don’t scrunch up at the ankles.

— Melony Forcier, InStyle, 17 July 2026

Definition of scrunch

Verb

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

While the downtown’s worth a visit on its own, most visitors shuffle in for a visit to Singing Beach, a stretch of fine sand just 10 minutes on foot from the train station.

— Jenn Sinrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
Pre-shot routines such as Patrick Cantlay’s foot-shuffling and Brian Harman’s waggles have driven golf fans up a wall.

— Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of shuffle

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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

Definition of fold

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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