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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
Deanna Pai, Vogue, 25 June 2025
Key ingredients: Niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate Skin Types: Oily skin, fine lines and wrinkles
Size: 1 oz.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 3 June 2025
Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 29 May 2025
Once peppers are wrinkled and dry, remove stems, cut into small pieces, and turn them into powder with a spice or coffee bean grinder.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 May 2025
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Noun
Testing by the brand has found that the formula can reduce wrinkles in addition to under-eye bags and puffiness.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 25 June 2025
Key ingredients: Niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate Skin Types: Oily skin, fine lines and wrinkles
Size: 1 oz.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 3 June 2025
Verb
There’s been no shrinkage or signs of wear—the crocheted trim has even held up without wrinkling or pulling.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 29 May 2025
Once peppers are wrinkled and dry, remove stems, cut into small pieces, and turn them into powder with a spice or coffee bean grinder.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrinkle
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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
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In today’s digital economy, fintech success hinges not only on technological innovation but on building a resilient, scalable ecosystem through strategic partnerships.—
Thanh Pham,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Why accessible robot design is essential for innovation Building a robot from scratch usually means needing fancy equipment like CNC machines or custom electronics.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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For warmth and dimension, Young loves the LYS No Limits Cream Bronzer Stick, which melts into the skin without creasing or caking.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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Images and videos showcase the women’s jeans in motion, from soaking in seawater and creasing on the sand to fading under the sun.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 June 2025
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Then Jayson Tatum crumpled to the court in Madison Square Garden and the more painful reality is the Cavs may have missed a chance at a championship.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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My heart crumples on the Friday morning of a Dad Weekend, knowing that the kiss goodbye before school is not just for the day.—
Domenica Ruta,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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The invention of railway travel also necessitated the establishment of a unified time zone, which was provided by the Royal Observatory and adopted by the railway companies.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
22 June 2025
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While potentially useful across varying regions, the invention may prove especially helpful in dense, humid areas.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
18 June 2025
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Audiences scrunched under the Jay Pritzker Pavilion fringe, only to play musical chairs dodging the structure’s many (and ever-changing) leaky spots.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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Simply shake, spray on damp or dry hair, and scrunch for effortlessly chic waves.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
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All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.—
Jacorey Moon,
Architectural Digest,
21 June 2025
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Before launching plastic-free cleaning products company Blueland in 2019—backed by Gwyneth Paltrow and Justin Timberlake—Sarah Paiji Yoo lived a zero-waste lifestyle.—
Sara Braun,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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The eye cups fold down for glasses-wearers but not easily.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
25 June 2025
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Local police folded up the banner and took it away.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
24 June 2025
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“Wrinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrinkle. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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