uncrumpling

Definition of uncrumplingnext
present participle of uncrumple
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncrumpling
Verb
  • In cultural sectors, especially, over-optimization risks flattening meaning.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
  • Early diagnoses make a significant difference in flattening the curve of Parkinson’s debilitating symptoms, as DTaC cofounder Derek Torry explained to us onsite.
    Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • Duffy has said the system could help planners spot problems weeks in advance, smoothing schedules before delays begin to stack up.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
  • The smoothing fabric is flattering at the waist and thighs, and the flare bottoms provide just enough of a pop of style to make these jeans fun, but still appropriate for just about any setting.
    Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Verb
  • West of Hoover Street, the grid reorients itself, straightening into an American-style street grid.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
  • After unboxing 20,000 shirts, the rest of the staff paired up in different sections around the area, with one putting the shirts on the seats and the other following behind and straightening them out.
    Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Uncrumpling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncrumpling. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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