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as in furrow
a small fold in a soft and otherwise smooth surface
the old woman's face creased into wrinkles as she smiled the curtains cascaded onto the floor in ripples and wrinkles
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as in innovation
something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
the latest wrinkle in digital photography
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as in to crumple
to create (as by crushing) an irregular mass of creases in
sitting down on the bedspread wrinkled it
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Recent Examples of wrinkle
Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 8 Feb. 2025
Giving your clothes room to breathe means less compression and, in turn, fewer wrinkles.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2025
Isabel Garcia, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Best of all, reviewers say these joggers pack well and don’t wrinkle.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
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Noun
People are even claiming the practice erases wrinkles, similar to the results achieved by Botox.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 8 Feb. 2025
Giving your clothes room to breathe means less compression and, in turn, fewer wrinkles.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
It's made of chiffon that’s soft and doesn’t wrinkle, according to shoppers.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Best of all, reviewers say these joggers pack well and don’t wrinkle.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrinkle
Noun
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Will be exciting to see if those Tractor Boys can plough a more productive furrow with a young Seagull flying with them.—
Ali Rampling,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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But as a teenager, Richard’s brow is creased into a deep furrow.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Recognizing the urgent need for innovation in this life-saving sector, Pulse Charter Connect is a beacon of hope.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Legend shares its name with a previous Royal Caribbean ship that stopped sailing for the line in 2017, partly because the innovations of the Icon Class were informed by those that preceded it.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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To finish off the eyes with a glossy lid, McGrath used her Lust Lip Gloss in shades Peach Perversion and Flesh Astral for shine that doesn’t lift or crease.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
23 Jan. 2025
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The old woman, though, stares at the screen, the shadow of a smile curled into her lips and a frown barely creasing her forehead.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
5 Jan. 2025
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By Tuesday afternoon, the plane wreckage was barely recognizable, camouflaged against the ground by snow plastered across the frozen fuselage, its left wing crumpled and right wing missing.—
Andy Rose,
CNN,
18 Feb. 2025
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Photos show the impact splintered the wood beams and crumpled metal roofing from the awning up to the ridge.—
Bradenton Herald,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2025
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The story of Zoe Bryce and Toby Withers, inventions of the hazy mind of Thora Pattern, could struggle to break the surface of the novel.—
Audrey Wollen,
The New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2025
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This was Thales, the invention of a bubbly Italian named Nicola Privato.—
Matthew Sherrill,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
Noun
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Eager players were able to check the server status for Fortnite and other Epic Games products at status.epicgames.com.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The key for using this method safely and properly is to choose a product that won't damage the material of your cabinets, and to test a small amount first before using it on larger areas.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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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“Wrinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrinkle. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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