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as in furrow
a small fold in a soft and otherwise smooth surface
the old woman's face creased into wrinkles as she smiled the curtains cascaded onto the floor in ripples and wrinkles
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as in innovation
something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
the latest wrinkle in digital photography
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as in to crumple
to create (as by crushing) an irregular mass of creases in
sitting down on the bedspread wrinkled it
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Recent Examples of wrinkle
Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
The moment has added another strange, emotionally layered wrinkle to a fight that was already drenched in history.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
The end result was a physical prop capable of 150 different movements, including extending his neck even longer, furrowing his brow, and wrinkling his nose.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2025
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Noun
But the filmmaking is clean and elegant, chronicling each new wrinkle with a pacing and geographical clarity that maintains real tension.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
The moment has added another strange, emotionally layered wrinkle to a fight that was already drenched in history.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
They are made of a premium fabric that prevents clothing from getting wrinkled and holds up well to regular use.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
The end result was a physical prop capable of 150 different movements, including extending his neck even longer, furrowing his brow, and wrinkling his nose.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrinkle
Noun
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Eyes dart, brows furrow, and Holliday lets slip a slight grin, before skinning that smoke wagon and firing one shot into Ringo’s forehead.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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Where there once were homes and gardens was now a wide furrow of dirt, as if a giant had swiped his foot across it.—
Eduardo Medina,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The great innovation of The Last of Us Part II was this switch in perspectives, which continues throughout the game.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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This means celebrating what makes our city unique, such as its history and culture, while fostering innovation and growth to meet future challenges.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Back then, formulas were thick, ultra matte, and prone to creasing.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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Giving items plenty of room to move around helps prevent creasing.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Photos from the scene showed the maroon car crumpled.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Something similar might be happening in Tibet today as the tectonic plate carrying India rams into that of Asia and crumples the crust against the Tibetan plateau.—
Alexandra Witze,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Apr. 2025
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Besides being an agency invention ungrounded in the statute, disparate impact liability stands antidiscrimination law on its head.—
The Editors,
National Review,
25 Apr. 2025
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One of her inventions is a program called RAH (Ready for American Hospitality), which opens the minds and hearts of students by pairing them with refugees from the ECDC/African Community Center.—
Laurel Donnellan,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Then, scrunch mousse in, coating the hair from the roots to ends.—
Natasha Marsh,
Allure,
7 Apr. 2025
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As Chelsea, Wood widens her eyes and slants her eyebrows up when confused, bares her teeth and scrunches her whole face in terror, and barely contains her smile when smitten.—
Ashliene McMenamy,
Allure,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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By Sara Coughlin April 22, 2025 All products are independently selected by our editors.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
22 Apr. 2025
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Many of the products and processes needed to decarbonize economies use scarce minerals, such as lithium in electric batteries and niobium and neodymium in the construction of wind turbines, as well as more familiar metals, such as aluminum and copper in cables that carry power.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For small decks and porches, this folding side table can be placed flush against balconies and home exteriors, occupying minimal floor space while providing a convenient spot to dine and chat over a meal or a cup of coffee.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Delfina rolls out the pasta then flicks a huge piece the size of the table out like a bed sheet, folds it concertina style and slices it up finely.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Wrinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrinkle. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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