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wrinkle 1 of 2

noun

ˈriŋ-kəl How to pronounce wrinkle (audio)
Definition of wrinklenext
1
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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2
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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wrinkle

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verb

1
as in to furrow
to develop creases or folds if you don't fold clothes promptly after drying, they'll wrinkle

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2
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
Noun
My skin looked smoother, too—not necessarily in terms of wrinkles, but in its overall consistency and feel—and my hyperpigmentation appeared less noticeable. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026 The Razorfish report found that 69% of Gen Alpha boys want to prevent wrinkles and 25% have a skincare routine including up to five products. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
There’s arguably nothing more annoying than rushing out the door to an event, only to realize your dress is wrinkled and needs to be steamed. — Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 23 July 2026 As gray and wrinkled as the bottom of a mummy’s foot, the Cyclops’ face is wonderfully askew, like he was stepped on by someone even bigger than him. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for wrinkle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrinkle
  1. furrow
  2. innovation
  3. crease
  4. crumple
  5. invention
  6. scrunch
  7. product
  8. fold
Noun
  • Their furrows reminded me of Rembrandt’s paintings of old men, brows carved deep by hard use and long years.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The underwater drone, tethered to the ship with cables and about the size of a small car, was just above the ocean floor as the researchers and pilots searched for furrows potentially left by whales.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of furrow
Noun
  • Newsom, in his veto message at the time, cited concerns about stifling innovation and said smaller AI models, which would have been exempt from the law, could also be dangerous.
    — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The plan is to deepen the brand’s presence in key markets and invest in product development and innovation across its signature collections — Prestige, Elysium, Aoud, Isola and Art.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of innovation
Verb
  • The formula is designed to deliver up to 16 hours of wear without primer and is resistant to creasing, caking, fading and smudging.
    — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Samsung has unveiled a new flexible display technology for foldable phones that’s designed to be slimmer, more durable, and less prone to creasing.
    — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 15 July 2026
Definition of crease
Verb
  • But Mulderrig’s red Harley-Davidson Sportster slammed into the rear passenger side of Oates’ Cadillac, crumpling the back corner and twisting the wheel out of shape.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • In a large sculpture, aluminum facsimile pages are crumpled on the floor, reflecting the way spacefaring nations have more or less ignored it.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of crumple
Noun
  • With its latest invention, Domino’s has taken what would seem like a standard-issue, limited-time offering and inflated it into a statement of identity.
    — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Galeo’s practical inventions and growing trust in his sister offer a different path to bravery than the one his village has taught him.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of invention
Verb
  • Sitting at the defendant’s table, Flynn scrunched up his face and appeared to be crying as the 911 call was played aloud.
    — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The bottle is scrunched up, but the distinctive logo from the ABC series remains.
    — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of scrunch
Noun
  • Easier discussions will be held around tariffs and agricultural products like soybeans, while AI, autos, technology and e-commerce will feature on the agenda, said the official, who asked for anonymity to discuss private conversations.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Teenagers should also understand that some AI products are designed to keep users engaged, and that an endlessly attentive chatbot may have incentives that are very different from those of a person who actually cares about them.
    — Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of product
Verb
  • If Curry Village is on your Yosemite itinerary — for the canvas tent cabins, the shower house after a long day on the trail or a base camp for Half Dome — there’s a piece of health news worth folding into your trip planning.
    — The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Since the last time the area had been grazed, a year earlier, the grasses had grown to chest height and then folded under their own weight.
    — Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of fold

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“Wrinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrinkle. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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