rumpling

verb

Definition of rumplingnext
present participle of rumple
1
as in crumpling
to create (as by crushing) an irregular mass of creases in the guest rumpled the antique bedspread by lying down on it

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2
as in wrinkling
to develop creases or folds the linen skirt rumpled as soon as she started wearing it

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3
as in disrupting
to undo the proper order or arrangement of the aunt would invariably rumple the little boy's hair whenever she came to visit

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  1. disrupting
  2. shuffling
  3. folding
  4. disturbing
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  • Protests keep disrupting life in Dhaka, the capital.
    Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Mass deportations and reductions in legal immigration could lead to significant labor shortages, disrupting productivity and economic stability.
    Solange Charas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of disrupting
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  • But the $12 billion decline in his fortune has more to do with asset shuffling than stock price movement.
    Julie Goldenberg, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • James has been shuffling back and forth between the NBA and the G League.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of shuffling
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  • However, its Optimus robots, seen folding laundry in a demo video earlier this year, were criticized for being operated by humans using controls, rather than acting autonomously.
    Pia Singh, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
  • My proposal is that Healey, even standing at only 5 feet, 4 inches, pose for a folding chair photo with the Boston Celtics the way Dukakis did.
    Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of folding
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  • Experts warn that an afternoon or evening coffee could disrupt your circadian rhythm, disturbing your sleep.
    Jenna Anderson, Health, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The Piano Teacher asks you (and teaches you) to stick with disturbing moments and unpleasant characters.
    Ilana Masad, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of disturbing
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