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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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verb

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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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Recent Examples of wrinkle
Noun
The fabric is also made wrinkle and fade resistant as well as hypoallergenic and Oeko-Tex certified. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025 By penetrating more deeply beneath the skin’s surface, infrared saunas are able to help stimulate production of collagen and elastin—which may lessen the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Dean Stattmann, Outside, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
These luxe styles travel well, won’t wrinkle easily, and can adapt to cabin temperature changes. Gabriela Garcia, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025 Then there’s Vince Panaro, the main character of the season and weasel of all weasels, a man whose mere mention triggers noses wrinkling in distaste. Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wrinkle
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Noun
  • That central bank drama is piling even more attention Friday’s speech by Fed Chair Jay Powell, who even in precedented times can move markets with a single furrow of his brow.
    Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Swaziland continued to plough its own political furrow against its larger neighbor until the end of apartheid.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 15 Aug. 2025
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  • However, as China ruthlessly pursues independent innovation, domestic substitution of imports has become a policy priority to ensure tech self-sufficiency in critical industries.
    Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
  • One of his innovations in the new space is Fresh Out of the Box, a shelf holding books that are newly unboxed without anyone knowing the contents.
    Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The full-coverage formula doesn’t crease or cake.
    Caitlyn Martyn may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Ill-fitting socks can crease and may also contribute to blisters.
    Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2025
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  • Pitcher Bryan Woo’s 96-mph sinker hit Springer on the right kneecap, making an eerily loud noise and causing Springer to crumple to the dirt.
    Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Meanwhile, these Bormiolo Rocco glasses designed by Ross Lovegrove look like someone crumpled a regular rocks glass in their hand like a bad first draft.
    Emily Johnson, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Lauder’s interest in beauty and design fueled the invention of Aerin, a furniture, fashion and home decor brand, and later, Aerin Beauty.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Mom’s invention was called the Toobe.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Sheppard won’t have as scrunched a floor to run the offense.
    Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • To re-create the style, Abramite recommends adding mousse to damp hair and blow-drying with a diffuser while scrunching for volume at the roots and expansion throughout.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Kahn is optimistic that Coach’s focus on a smaller number of affordable, yet consistent products puts it in a better place to manage cost and price increases than its competitors.
    Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Giants like Dassault, Ansys, and Siemens initially rolled out products catering to aviation, shipping, automotive, and petrochemical sectors.
    Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But on closer inspection, modern details emerge—the flush sundeck a top the boat, curved windows on the main deck and helm area, and, almost impossibly, a fold-out beach club at the stern.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Both outlets also reported that Duffy may seek to fold NASA into the Department of Transportation, an agency also led by the former lumberjack and reality TV star.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Wrinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrinkle. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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