ruck

verb

Definition of rucknext
as in to crease

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruck
  1. crease
  2. fold
  3. pucker
Verb
  • This oil-free, medium-coverage foundation glides effortlessly over fine lines, wrinkles and uneven texture, offering a seamless, natural look that doesn’t settle or crease—even after hours of wear.
    Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Thankfully, the best blushes for mature skin offer blendable, buildable formulas that won't sink into or crease along wrinkles.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of crease
Verb
  • Its form factor is a huge boon for portability; the 2.7-pound drone folds into a compact package for storage and transport.
    Jim Fisher, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Working with the animation company Pure Imagination and its guru Howard Baker, the creators had their work folded into the movie, attempting to create a consistent look with a diversity of voices.
    Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of fold
Verb
  • Keep in Mind The edges puckered a little after going through the wash.
    Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2024
  • Sebastian Stan calls out journalist who refers to his new character with disfigurement as a 'beast' But as Donny's ego grows, so does his waistline, his bald spot, and his exaggerated way of talking, his lips puckering in direct correlation to his spiraling egomania.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2024
Definition of pucker
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“Ruck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruck. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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