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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  • Nvidia still has plenty to iron out with its financing partners, but Monday's gathering marked a major step in showing the kind of money available to others in the ecosystem.
    — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Exec producer Ritchie was among those who helped iron out the differences.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 July 2026
Definition of iron out
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  • The self-tan wipes are easy to apply and contain exfoliating acids that smooth the skin, plus encapsulated DHA (the ingredient that stains the skin) to leave behind a radiant tan.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Both iterations are formulated with smoothing honey extract, strawberry, blueberry, and papaya extracts, plus milk proteins to fortify and condition strands.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of smooth
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  • New-lease trade-outs, which measure the change in rent when a new tenant replaces a departing one, have flattened or turned negative in several markets as competition for available renters has intensified.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
  • That is the difference between an integration backlog that grows with your ambition and one that flattens.
    — Terry Oroszi, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
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“Uncrumple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncrumple. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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