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uncrumpling

verb

present participle of uncrumple
as in ironing out

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  1. flattening
  2. smoothing
  3. straightening
Verb
  • For one, housing prices are flattening, and in some markets there is an excess supply of houses on the market.
    — Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Shaving down the error Instead of building costly new equipment, the team solved the issue by flattening the material’s surface using a Cooling Cross-section Polisher.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of flattening
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  • Its stretchy, wireless design has extra coverage and smoothing side panels that create a cleaner silhouette without squeezing.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The formula includes lactic acid, a chemical exfoliator that breaks down dead skin, for a double dose of skin-smoothing power.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of smoothing
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  • Minimize Heat Exposure To protect against heat damage, Walker-Rodgers suggests always using a heat protectant spray or cream before blowing out, curling, or straightening your hair.
    — Sarah Madaus, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Others in group were skilled at straightening delicate headstones in a way that prevents damage, said former American Legion Auxiliary National President Lisa Williamson.
    — Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of straightening
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“Uncrumpling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncrumpling. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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