as in to crease
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Recent Examples of corrugate
The underside was corrugated with a series of trenches that ran perpendicular to the direction of ice flow, like waves offshore from a beach.
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Douglas Fox, Scientific American, 1 Nov. 2022
Completed in October 2022, the board-and-batten and corrugated copper-roof structure is nestled amid a double corner lot, just steps from world-class surf breaks, beaches, hiking trails, and the shops and restaurants of Hanalei Town.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2023
City Hall had corrugated metal sheets outside the windows.
—WSJ, 30 Aug. 2023
Many companies offer heavy-duty cardboard, which is usually corrugated or extra thick to hold up better to drops or heavy items that may bend or warp thinner boxes.
—Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 29 Aug. 2023
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Douglas Fox, Scientific American, 1 Nov. 2022
Completed in October 2022, the board-and-batten and corrugated copper-roof structure is nestled amid a double corner lot, just steps from world-class surf breaks, beaches, hiking trails, and the shops and restaurants of Hanalei Town.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2023
City Hall had corrugated metal sheets outside the windows.
—WSJ, 30 Aug. 2023
Many companies offer heavy-duty cardboard, which is usually corrugated or extra thick to hold up better to drops or heavy items that may bend or warp thinner boxes.
—Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 29 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrugate
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Hot tip: Don’t smear or drag—simply patting your concealer in will keep it from caking and creasing.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
2 Apr. 2025
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Both have a straight-leg silhouette that’s roomy all the way down and creases that elevate them from the slouchier vibe given by many palazzo pants.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Items that belong in the dresser can be a little trickier, but rolling these items instead of folding them can help avoid creases.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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When Life Gives You Tangerines has been well-received, with critics praising the chemistry among its performers and the scope of the series, which folds the political and cultural milieu of Korea in tandem with its central relationship.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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If sizable tariffs crimp their net exports to the U.S., as would be expected, their economic growth will suffer.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Revenue from its studios operations rose 15% to nearly $3.66 billion, largely on the strength of an increase in production compared to a year-earlier quarter that had been crimped by Hollywood labor stoppages.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
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This one plays with puckering on both ends, along with a creamsicle color palette that’s ideal for setting on deck chairs and chaises surrounding the pool.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
26 Mar. 2025
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Keep in Mind The edges puckered a little after going through the wash.—
Kathleen Felton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2024
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Over millions of years, rain, flash floods, sandstorms and earthquakes have scoured and wrinkled the soft sandstone into the maze-like badlands.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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They are made of a premium fabric that prevents clothing from getting wrinkled and holds up well to regular use.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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The dress was slightly cinched at the waist for added definition, with a skirt that included pleating throughout and a maxi length.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Speaking of skirts, one of my favorite pieces has to be the dark-wash denim mini, which features the same clever construction as the dresses—a sort of inside-out pleating that creates a sculptural, wavy hemline.—
Joy Montgomery,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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The ruling Communist Party struck a note of confidence even as markets in Hong Kong and Shanghai crumpled.—
Elaine Kurtenbach,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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The hopes of the best team most of them could remember in their lifetimes crumpled, in an instant.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Corrugate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrugate. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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