uncrumple

verb

Definition of uncrumplenext
as in to iron out

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  1. iron out
  2. smooth
  3. flatten
Verb
  • Exec producer Ritchie was among those who helped iron out the differences.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 July 2026
  • Now, the project is still in its early stages, with many kinks, known and unknown, to iron out.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 July 2026
Definition of iron out
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  • The new schedule aligns with the National Women’s Soccer League, smoothing the process for player loans.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026
  • The wide straps offer support, while compression seaming on the waist and back smooths the torso.
    — Alexandra Malmed, InStyle, 16 July 2026
Definition of smooth
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  • But at least on paper, average rents have essentially flattened, not lowered, over the past three years.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
  • Even then, the town still needs to prepare for a future where Neil may become three times his current size – and capable of flattening more than a traffic cone.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of flatten
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“Uncrumple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncrumple. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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