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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Verb

Tear off a sheet of aluminum foil and crumple it into a ball.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
Euphoric players cavorting in disbelief, long-suffering fans crumpling to their knees in tears, commentators’ voices cracking at the drama of it all.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of crumple

Verb

Unfortunately, linen is well-known for being easily wrinkled, and proper washing is crucial to maintain the integrity of linen.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 July 2026
There’s arguably nothing more annoying than rushing out the door to an event, only to realize your dress is wrinkled and needs to be steamed.

— Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 23 July 2026

Definition of wrinkle

Verb

Bondele was among hundreds of Ebola response workers in Bunia who staged strikes and protests over unpaid wages in recent weeks, at times abandoning health facilities and disrupting parts of the response as the outbreak continued to spread.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
And maybe some Gen Zers are undersocialized and under-prepared after their education was disrupted by a global pandemic.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of disrupt

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

The results indicated continued progress in CVS' broader turnaround plan, which has involved cutting $2 billion in costs, closing underperforming stores, shuffling leadership and reducing costs within Medicare Advantage plans.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Few heads turn despite her tall, unmistakable frame shuffling across the floor.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of shuffle

Verb

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

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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