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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
Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 9 July 2025
To eradicate any wrinkles in a pinch, one reviewer suggests popping it in the dryer for five minutes.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
The 30-percent linen two-piece is breathable, comfortable, and resists wrinkling—ideal for flights and airport days.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
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Noun
First is this gentle Korean retinol serum, beloved by Wu that helps minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, without being overly harsh on sensitive or acne-prone skin.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 9 July 2025
To eradicate any wrinkles in a pinch, one reviewer suggests popping it in the dryer for five minutes.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
Verb
Shop petite summer pants that won’t wrinkle on Amazon.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
The 30-percent linen two-piece is breathable, comfortable, and resists wrinkling—ideal for flights and airport days.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrinkle
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Marseille continued to plough its own furrow over the next few centuries, only very reluctantly agreeing to become the capital of Bouches-du-Rhône in 1790 when France was divided into its current regional system of departments.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
20 June 2025
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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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The hub for creativity and innovation remains committed to arts and culture as a pillar of its development plans through several avenues, like its art district, floodwall murals and renowned National Quilt Museum.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 July 2025
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But amidst the energy and innovation, uncertainty lingered over international trade.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
25 July 2025
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Synthetic fabrics and wrinkle-resistant natural fibers don’t wrinkle and crease in the same way as cotton, linen, and other wrinkle-prone fabrics.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
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The nylon upper was created to reduce creasing that tends to occur from prolonged walking, helping the shoe look newer for longer.—
Nina Derwin,
Glamour,
16 July 2025
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The underlying premise of the Norwegian method is that hero workouts that leave you crumpled by the side of the track are counterproductive.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside Online,
19 May 2025
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Adding to the injury woes, the next batter, Willi Castro, fouled a ball hard off his right knee and crumpled to the ground in pain.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
16 May 2025
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The First Information Revolution: Writing as Technology Around 3200 BCE in ancient Mesopotamia, the invention of writing changed everything.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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First observed on Aug 19, 1991, the day commemorates the invention of the daguerreotype, a photographic process developed in 1837.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 July 2025
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The sequence lasts nearly two minutes without a word spoken by either: just Jess breathing deeply, eyes shut, face scrunched up, as Felix stares at the ceiling, then at her, before finally inching closer.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025
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Why Jobe will not face Jude Rip up the paper, scrunch it up in a ball, and throw it in the bin.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
1 July 2025
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New York selected the Ohio State product with the No. 10 overall selection of the 2022 NFL Draft.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The collapse of Higher Ground Education may seem like a simple business story, but when businesses falter and fold in the education space, there are always students, parents, teachers, and families that are collatoral damage.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Austin has welcomed an exciting array of restaurants into the dining fold over the last year or so.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Wrinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrinkle. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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