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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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By blending nostalgic inspiration with contemporary innovation, Diesel eyewear captures the energy of today’s youth culture while reinforcing the brand’s relevance in the fashion eyewear market.—
Thomas Waller,
WWD,
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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But controlling what's left of the other powers is a bit of a hassle, so the invention of nuclear weapons will be what gives you the last word on any negotiating table.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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This inspired the invention of the book, which displaced scrolls, revolutionized the production and storage of knowledge and led to the building of the world’s great libraries.—
Bruce Yandle,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Upon being named Best New Artist at last night’s ceremony, the 26-year-old singer took to the stage in a pointy cap (which promptly fell to the floor) and a robe that was scrunched into pearlescent folds.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Macchio handled the tricker parts of the storied song with ease, his voice booming over the instrumentation and his eyes scrunched during the song’s final notes.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
21 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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Optimistic 2025 Outlook: 8% Revenue Growth Projected Looking ahead to 2025, Garmin remains optimistic, expecting to leverage recent and upcoming product launches.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The OnePlus Open is a sleek, lightweight, foldable phone with a hinge that's designed with fewer parts and premium materials, feels sturdy, and folds flat, enhancing usability.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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Pressure-tested by his audacious assault on the civil services, those institutions instantly folded.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Wrinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrinkle. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
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