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uncrumple

verb

Definition of uncrumplenext
as in to iron out

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  1. iron out
  2. smooth
  3. flatten
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  • For the Sharks to take that next step and become a playoff team, Askarov must iron out his uneven play and become the go-to star many have envisioned.
    — Max Bultman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • While it's often used to buy both sides time to iron out a long-term deal, that's not always the case.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of iron out
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  • Saltair’s refill pods lean on BHAs and zinc ricinoleate to tackle odor while smoothing skin — a skincare-crossover pitch that reframes deodorant as part of a beauty routine rather than a utilitarian purchase.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Ahead, our favorite formulas help smooth things over—whatever’s behind the bumps.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of smooth
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  • What stayed with him was not just the gravity of their circumstances, but their refusal to be flattened by it.
    — Riann Phillip, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Others reach a point after five or six years where the learning curve begins to flatten.
    — Bill Holodnak, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
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“Uncrumple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncrumple. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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