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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
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.
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2025
Stored this way, limes should last for about a month or longer with wrinkling or drying up.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2025
Stored this way, limes should last for about a month or longer with wrinkling or drying up.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
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.
—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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The sixth inning also featured a frightening moment when Cleveland’s David Fry, squaring around to bunt, took a 99 mph fastball from Skubal off his face, crumpling to the dirt as Skubal reacted with distress.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Singh’s truck blocked both lanes of the northbound Turnpike, leading the Chrysler Town & Country minivan the three friends were riding in to slam into the semi’s 18-wheeler trailer, crumpling underneath it.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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Especially under the eyes, my concealer melts into the skin without creasing.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Sep. 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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So folding in those salaries along with pre-arb salaries and all the other standard stuff, like player benefits and minor-league salaries, should add another $50 million.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Tesla also removed ambient lighting, certain exterior light bars, power-folding mirrors, and other upgrades introduced in previous refreshes.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Wrinkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrinkling. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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