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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
After a nutria was tossed fifteen or twenty times, snotlike entrails began to protrude from the bullet holes, at which point Miss Louisiana, wrinkling her nose, would place it in a trash bucket and select a fresh carcass from the cooler.
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Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
The 30-percent linen two-piece is breathable, comfortable, and resists wrinkling—ideal for flights and airport days.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
The 30-percent linen two-piece is breathable, comfortable, and resists wrinkling—ideal for flights and airport days.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrinkling
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Singh was blocking both lanes of the northbound Turnpike when Dufresne’s Chrysler Town & Country minivan hit the truck, crumpling underneath the 18-wheeler’s trailer.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 Aug. 2025
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Here’s a cotton dress that resists wrinkles thanks to its poplin fabric—a tight weave that boosts durability and prevents creasing.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Aug. 2025
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And some ankle booties with wedge heels might appear moderate, but can actually throw your weight onto the balls of your feet, scrunching your toes up against the toe box.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
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Items to bring include a flashlight with a red balloon over the lens and a folding chair.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Stretch them over cylindrical vases, folding the edge over the rim and securing them with double-sided tape if needed.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Wrinkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrinkling. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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