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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
Nothing kills an outfit faster than a rigid denim waistband digging into your sides or linen trousers wrinkling at the first sign of sitting.
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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
Dryer sheets soften and release wrinkles in fabrics that are prone to wrinkling, such as cotton and linen.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
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
Dryer sheets soften and release wrinkles in fabrics that are prone to wrinkling, such as cotton and linen.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrinkling
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Moses Moody scored 23 points before crumpling to the floor with an apparently serious left knee injury late in overtime as the Golden State Warriors beat Dallas 137-131 on Monday night, extending the Mavericks' home losing streak to 12 games, their longest in 32 years.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 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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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
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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
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In the meantime, Atomi encourages people to try the supine core and toe-scrunching exercises at home.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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He could be seen scrunching his face in anticipation.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
27 Dec. 2025
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Online, this generally meant that creators encouraged their followers to pair a healthy habit with a fun or existing one (scrolling while walking on the treadmill, for example) or to just link two good behaviors together (folding laundry between breaks of your at-home workout).—
Julia Landwehr,
Health,
18 May 2026
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It is still barely decorated, just a corkboard pinned with photos of the boys and a folding table covered with stacks of reports.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Wrinkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrinkling. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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