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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
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.
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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
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, 18 Oct. 2025
Dokotoo Knit Turtleneck Sweater Chunky knits are typically more resistant to wrinkling, and this turtleneck is no exception.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
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.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 27 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
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
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, 18 Oct. 2025
Dokotoo Knit Turtleneck Sweater Chunky knits are typically more resistant to wrinkling, and this turtleneck is no exception.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
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.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 27 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
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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The Slip Silk Scrunchies are designed to hold hair without creasing, causing friction, or stealing moisture.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
23 Jan. 2026
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The ubiquitous appeal of the style has challenged underwear designers to find ways to reduce the potential for creasing and make even a full-coverage design undetectable.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026
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He could be seen scrunching his face in anticipation.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
27 Dec. 2025
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Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the ground and use your toes to grab and curl the towel toward you, scrunching it up several times before switching sides.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
26 Dec. 2025
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Accurate alignment of these motors is essential to ensure synchronized gripper motion when folding fabric.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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The fragrance opens with a playful burst of juicy raspberry before folding into warm vanilla blossom, eventually settling into a smooth veil of cashmere musk that feels cozy without ever becoming heavy.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Wrinkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrinkling. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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