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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  • Climate change exacerbates the threats with rising temperatures disrupting migration patterns and diminishing the availability of milkweed, the monarch caterpillar's essential food source.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The decision depends on whether their conflict is disrupting the workplace.
    Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of disrupting
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  • In addition, both received the Order of the British Empire in different years (2003 and 2017, respectively), and some tabloid media are shuffling the possibility of their knighthood.
    Nuria Luis, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
  • James has been shuffling between the Lakers and the G League as Los Angeles tries to work out a plan to give him time for development.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of shuffling
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  • In his office, Posen has now pinned the denim fabric around the hips, folding each corner like origami.
    Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The house of cards that Vladimir Putin has so carefully stacked over more than two decades is folding before our eyes.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of folding
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  • Water from the bottom of the tray to avoid disturbing seeds.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The religion has been the subject of a series of disturbing allegations ranging from child abuse to human trafficking and slavery.
    Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of disturbing
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