WRINKLING Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

wrinkling

verb

present participle of wrinkle

as in furrowing

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

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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 Dryer sheets soften and release wrinkles in fabrics that are prone to wrinkling, such as cotton and linen. —

Lauren David, Southern Living, 19 June 2026 As celebrity stylist Ron Jefferies suggested during my interview, try to stick with cotton fabrics and poly-blends to avoid wrinkling. —

Irene Richardson, InStyle, 17 June 2026 The poly-blend fabric helps resist wrinkling while also feeling silky-smooth and cool to the touch. —

Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 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

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Light-diffusing pigments blur the look of dark circles, blemishes, and uneven skin tone with a soft-focus effect, while the proprietary Flex Form Matrix technology creates a breathable layer that moves with the skin throughout the day—without settling into fine lines or creasing.

— Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
This step builds on the eye cream by extending that moisture barrier across the full face and preventing the delicate eye area from drying out and creasing as the day goes on.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026