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as in furrow
a small fold in a soft and otherwise smooth surface
the old woman's face creased into wrinkles as she smiled the curtains cascaded onto the floor in ripples and wrinkles
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as in innovation
something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
the latest wrinkle in digital photography
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as in to crumple
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 wrinkle
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Right now, my Amazon cart is full of fall fashion arrivals, including cozy sweaters, wrinkle-free loungewear for holiday travel, warm ankle boots to wear through winter, and more.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Cut them in half and roast them at 425 degrees Fahrenheit (218 degrees Celsius) until the skins are charred and wrinkled.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 8 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Aside from that, the playmaking has been largely predictable, devoid of the type of creative wrinkles needed to flummox opposing defenses.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Right now, my Amazon cart is full of fall fashion arrivals, including cozy sweaters, wrinkle-free loungewear for holiday travel, warm ankle boots to wear through winter, and more.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
Cut them in half and roast them at 425 degrees Fahrenheit (218 degrees Celsius) until the skins are charred and wrinkled.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrinkle
Noun
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That central bank drama is piling even more attention Friday’s speech by Fed Chair Jay Powell, who even in precedented times can move markets with a single furrow of his brow.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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Swaziland continued to plough its own political furrow against its larger neighbor until the end of apartheid.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Aug. 2025
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Their approach combines scientific innovation with environmental responsibility, positioning perovskite/silicon TSCs as a cornerstone for future clean energy systems, provided the industry can meet both performance and sustainability benchmarks.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Microsoft doubles down in return to AfroTech in Houston with AI, innovation, community and Black excellence at the forefront.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The full-coverage formula doesn’t crease or cake.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Ill-fitting socks can crease and may also contribute to blisters.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
25 Sep. 2025
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Barkov crumpled to the ice during the team’s first full preseason practice after minor contact Thursday.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Add a few drops of essential oil (peppermint works wonders) to paper towels, crumple them up, and tuck them inside your shoes.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Anderson tried to market the invention to automakers, but none initially were keen to adopt the device.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The discovery represents the peak of a cresting wave of scientific invention, industry, and investment.—
Kathryn Paige Harden,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Sheppard won’t have as scrunched a floor to run the offense.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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To re-create the style, Abramite recommends adding mousse to damp hair and blow-drying with a diffuser while scrunching for volume at the roots and expansion throughout.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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According to the United Nations, Venezuela historically does not produce enough food to meet its needs, and many products must be imported from abroad and paid for in foreign currencies.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The offer applies to six entrees, including a Classic Cheeseburger, Bubba’s Bacon Burger, Bacon Chicken Mac-n-Cheese, Grilled Chicken Salad, Chicken Tender Salad and a 12-inch pizza; each served with a choice of a Coca-Cola product, ice tea or coffee.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Even small acts—sharing a song, looking at a family photo or folding laundry together—can anchor the relationship.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
5 Nov. 2025
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Remove from heat and fold in basil.—
Francesca Giuliani Hoffman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Wrinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrinkle. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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