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as in crumpling
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 wrinkling
Some washers also use a shorter cycle to reduce the likelihood of wrinkling.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Nothing kills an outfit faster than a rigid denim waistband digging into your sides or linen trousers wrinkling at the first sign of sitting.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
This helps prevent wrinkling and allows the sheets to be cleaned thoroughly, Sullivan and Wang say.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
Also wrinkling matters is Eiza González as Nick’s wife Alice, who also happens to be Mike’s secret lover.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
The report noted wrinkling on Smith’s hands from water immersion, according to People.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Many shower curtain liners can be washed in the washing machine with baking soda to bust through tough grime and mildew and a towel to keep the liner from wrinkling.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
These are more prone to wrinkling than other weaves, so plan to remove them promptly from the dryer after washing (or iron them) if wrinkles bother you.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
This bedding is the antithesis of scratchy, boasting a buttery feel and polished look with minimal wrinkling thanks to the sateen weave.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Nothing kills an outfit faster than a rigid denim waistband digging into your sides or linen trousers wrinkling at the first sign of sitting.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
This helps prevent wrinkling and allows the sheets to be cleaned thoroughly, Sullivan and Wang say.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
Also wrinkling matters is Eiza González as Nick’s wife Alice, who also happens to be Mike’s secret lover.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
The report noted wrinkling on Smith’s hands from water immersion, according to People.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Many shower curtain liners can be washed in the washing machine with baking soda to bust through tough grime and mildew and a towel to keep the liner from wrinkling.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
These are more prone to wrinkling than other weaves, so plan to remove them promptly from the dryer after washing (or iron them) if wrinkles bother you.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
This bedding is the antithesis of scratchy, boasting a buttery feel and polished look with minimal wrinkling thanks to the sateen weave.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrinkling
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Fans love its versatility, using it to brighten up dark circles, cover blemishes, and add dimension while contouring, all without creasing.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
19 May 2026
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Flexi-form technology prevents creasing, while light refracting pigments blur the look of fine lines and texture.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Late on, with the game already won, James Garner and substitute Merlin Rohl chased Enzo Fernandez, sending him crumpling to the turf.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Material steak knives arrived sharp, slicing through a piece of paper rather than crumpling its edge.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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Pooling at the wrists, scrunching at the ankles, dragging on the ground — chalk these fashion challenges up to just another day in the life of this 5-foot shopping writer.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Shaboozey can then be seen giving what looks like a side-eye, and scrunching up his face in apparent confusion at the comment before laughing and moving on.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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The officer followed inside and told Morales to leave, but Morales allegedly pulled out a folding knife and pointed it at the officer, according to police.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The keynote that launched the conference on Monday, June 8 set in motion a timetable which will culminate in the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and the first folding iPhone going on sale.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Wrinkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrinkling. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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