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as in to scrunch
to create (as by crushing) an irregular mass of creases in
crumpled the piece of paper and angrily threw it in the wastebasket
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as in to collapse
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
the box crumpled when I accidentally dropped a brick on it
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Recent Examples of crumple
In September 2019, Emlen Fischer and Ayla Christman saw a listing for a 1966 modernist home with a roof that crumpled low over the earth in Palo Alto, Calif., and were intrigued.
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Tim McKeough, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Iwasaki crumpled as Belgaroui fired a few more sloppy strikes that glanced off the top of his head.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
Landman review: Man, does this new Taylor Sheridan drama hate women
The battered Tommy completes his no good, very bad day by crumpling onto the couch, where he is promptly met by worried wife Angela (Ali Larter), who questions his whereabouts.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 12 Jan. 2025
Place an empty aluminum can in the center of the steamer basket, or crumple up a large sheet of aluminum foil to make a 3-inch ball and place it in the center of the steamer insert.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Tim McKeough, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Iwasaki crumpled as Belgaroui fired a few more sloppy strikes that glanced off the top of his head.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
Landman review: Man, does this new Taylor Sheridan drama hate women
The battered Tommy completes his no good, very bad day by crumpling onto the couch, where he is promptly met by worried wife Angela (Ali Larter), who questions his whereabouts.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 12 Jan. 2025
Place an empty aluminum can in the center of the steamer basket, or crumple up a large sheet of aluminum foil to make a 3-inch ball and place it in the center of the steamer insert.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crumple
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Her freckled nose scrunched, kickstarting Sam’s heart into beating again.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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Add kale to dressing: Add kale to dressing mixture, 2 handfuls at time, scrunching kale slightly before adding it to the bowl; toss to coat.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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The core collapses as the outer layers of the stars are shed.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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Officials evacuated the area out of an abundance of caution, stating that if the sinkhole continued to grow, collapsing streets and structures could lead to an explosion if pipes burst.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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Crafted from bouncy layers of colorful organza strips that can be folded flat, these numbers are expected to further express the sense of happiness Fang was looking to imbue in the lineup.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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Hydraulic disc brakes at both the front and rear ensure effective stopping power, and the handlebar can be folded down for storage or transport, as well as adjusted for height while riding.—
William Roberson,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Tesla , whose Full Self-Driving has yet to get China’s approval, saw its shares tumble on Tuesday following the news of BYD’s driver-assist rollout.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2025
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Corbiere slipped and then tumbled over the edge and down into a ravine.—
Khloe Quill,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
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But even without stretch, cotton flannel generally doesn't wrinkle due to the thickness and twill texture.—
Theresa Holland,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2025
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This led to the lunar mare basalt — dark volcanic rock — wrinkling like the skin of a shriveling old apple.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Crumple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crumple. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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