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as in to crumple
to create (as by crushing) an irregular mass of creases in
scrunched up the shirt and tossed it in the laundry
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Recent Examples of scrunch
Using your hands, gently scrunch up the phyllo sheet from the middle and nestle it on top of the chicken mixture.
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
And some ankle booties with wedge heels might appear moderate, but can actually throw your weight onto the balls of your feet, scrunching your toes up against the toe box.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
Hiddleston scrunches his eyes a bit at the statement.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 22 Aug. 2025
Kavya tugs on my arm, her nose is scrunched up, eyebrows discombobulated.
—Navdeep Singh Dhillon, Parents, 21 Aug. 2025
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
And some ankle booties with wedge heels might appear moderate, but can actually throw your weight onto the balls of your feet, scrunching your toes up against the toe box.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
Hiddleston scrunches his eyes a bit at the statement.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 22 Aug. 2025
Kavya tugs on my arm, her nose is scrunched up, eyebrows discombobulated.
—Navdeep Singh Dhillon, Parents, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrunch
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His mother found him, crumpled on the floor of his acupuncture studio, in a pool of blood.—
Dateline NBC,
NBC news,
8 Oct. 2025
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Of course Swift’s legion of devotees would scoff at the notion that their heroine was anything but a pop goddess, their very own Glinda the Good Witch sent to comfort with lyrical poetry and aid crumpled hearts.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Allsup, crouched in a small crate, looked quietly apprehensive.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
16 Oct. 2025
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In the nearly two-minute preview, fans get a glimpse at how present her now-fiancé was behind the scenes, at one point crouching underneath the stage and grinning wide as the pop star bends down and kisses him on the cheek.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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Cook, stirring occasionally and pressing berries against side of pot, until berries have completely broken down and juices have thickened to jamlike consistency (wooden spoon scraped across bottom should leave clear trail that doesn’t fill in), 10 to 12 minutes.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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To remove the pulp from the seeds, use a spoon or butter knife to scrape the pulp, separating it from the seeds, which may be discarded.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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The saddle features a split seat, the back half of which can be used as a fold-up backrest or additional room for a passenger.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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Sift flour, baking powder, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt into egg mixture; fold in until combined.—
Ivy Odom,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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As past and present collide — with U.S. Border Patrol agent Liz Bradley (Tripp) joining the pursuit — Hernán must rely on his cunning and grit to survive and find redemption.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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Then there's seals, assuming these rods will extend through a rubber tire surface that gets covered in all kinds of mud, liquid and grit on a daily basis.—
Loz Blain
September 23,
New Atlas,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An old rag leaves behind streaks and lint, and a sponge can be abrasive, scratching the glass surface.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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The procedure prevents the cat from being able to extend their claws, and is usually done to prevent them from scratching people, other animals, or furniture.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Scrunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrunch. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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